Ez Loader Recall 81V143000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Hanger/bracket

NHTSA recall 81V143000 · announced November 30, 1981 · filed by Ez Loader Boat Trlrs, Inc · 10,517 units affected

The problem

THE SPRING-HANGERS, WHICH ARE BRACKETS LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE AXLE, HAVE A TENDENCY TO BEND WHEN SUBJECTED TO REPEATED OR SEVERE JOLTS OR STRESSES. EVENTUALLY THEY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE AXLE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER AND FORCING THE TOWING VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD.

What to do

A DRAWBAR APPARATUS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE SPRING-HANGERS. ANY DAMAGED SPRING-HANGER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING-HANGER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUTWARNING, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVOID TOWING THE TRAILER OVER POOR ROADS OR ROUGHTERRAIN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1980 Ez Loader 4.2m
• 1981 Ez Loader 4.2m
• 1980 Ez Loader Sprint
• 1981 Ez Loader Sprint

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.