2002 Load Rite Boat Trailer Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Load Rite Boat Trailer. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The original trailer coupler/surge brake activator on my approximately 15 year old two axle boat trailer (loadrite ab 24-4000 was professionally replaced due to the failure of the hydraulic surge brake actuation mechanism in the original coupler. The trailer was carrying its usual load ' a vintage…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2015-07-29

“Tl* the contact owned a 2002 load rite boat trailer. The contact stated that the main support rails were cracked. The trailer was taken to a welding shop where it was diagnosed that the trailer was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-02-11

“I was driving with my trailer loaded and the fender / leaf spring bolt sheared off. This allows the fender to rub the tire and has broken the marker light wiring. 3 of these bolts have broken on this trailer in 4 months since purchase in april. *tr”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2007-05-25

“I was driving with my trailer loaded and the fender / leaf spring bolt sheared off. This allows the fender to rub the tire and has broken the marker light wiring. 3 of these bolts have broken on this trailer in 4 months since purchase in april. *tr”

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET · reported 2007-05-25

“Consumer states that the brakes will lock up while driving without warning. Happended 3 times. Contacted manufacturer. Mr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 2002-07-07
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Load Rite Boat Trailer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.