NHTSA Campaign 04V499000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by PRO-TRAK TRAILERS, INC. · Reported Oct 14, 2004 · 1,900 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN GOOSENECK AND PINTLE HITCH TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' THESE TRAILERS LACK THE PROPER INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
IMPROPER OVERLOADING AND/OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN TIRE BLOWOUTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED SUPPLEMENTAL CERTIFICATION LABEL THAT WILL CONTAIN THE MISSING INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PRO-TRAK AT 1-903-873-8686.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRO-TRAK | TRAILER | 1999 | 1,900 |
| PRO-TRAK | TRAILER | 2000 | 1,900 |
| PRO-TRAK | TRAILER | 2001 | 1,900 |
| PRO-TRAK | TRAILER | 2002 | 1,900 |
| PRO-TRAK | TRAILER | 2003 | 1,900 |
| PRO-TRAK | TRAILER | 2004 | 1,900 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V499000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.