Pontoon and Tracker Marine Recall 93V221000: Structure, Body
NHTSA recall 93V221000 · announced December 30, 1993 · filed by Tracker Marine Corp. · 777 units affected
The problem
THE HANDRAIL FOR THE STEPS LOCATED ON THE WINCH STAND MAY NOT BE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE FORCE APPLIED BY A USER OF THE HANDRAIL CAUSING IT TO BREAK.
The risk
IF THE HANDRAIL BREAKS WHILE BEING USED AS SUPPORT, THEUSER MAY FALL, RESULTING IN AN INJURY.
What to do
OWNERS SHOULD REMOVE THE HANDRAILS FROM THE TRAILERS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY; GRAB BAR; STRAP MOUNTING ASSIST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 18, 21, AND24 FOOT BOAT TRAILERS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACTTRACKER MARINE SERVICE CENTER AT 1-417-886-7512. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1994 Pontoon Bass Buggy 18'
- 1994 Pontoon Fishin' Barge 21'
- 1994 Pontoon Party Barge 21'
- 1994 Pontoon Party Barge 24'
- 1994 Tracker Marine Pontoon
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.