NHTSA Campaign 06V345000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. · Reported Sep 12, 2006 · 1,774 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE ORIGINAL CAPACITY TAG DISPLAYS AN INCORRECT WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR THE TRAILER.

Consequence

A LOAD EXCEEDING THE CORRECT RATING MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE EQUIPMENT AND, IF NOT NOTICED, A TIRE BLOWOUT MAY OCCUR DURING TRANSPORT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CAPACITY TAG AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TRAILSTAR U16 2001 1,774
TRAILSTAR U16 2002 1,774
TRAILSTAR U16 2003 1,774
TRAILSTAR U16 2004 1,774
TRAILSTAR U16 2005 1,774
TRAILSTAR U16 2006 1,774

Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V345000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.