Tracker Marine Recall 95V212000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 95V212000 · announced November 1, 1995 · filed by Tracker Marine Corp. · 438 units affected

The problem

THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES ARE SECURED TO THE TRAILER FRAME WITH U-BOLTS, NUTS, AND LOCK WASHERS. THESE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES TO MOVE LATERALLY ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO NOT FOLLOW THE TOW VEHICLE CORRECTLY.

The risk

THE TRAILER MAY SWING BACK AND FORTH INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.

What to do

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 16', 17', 18', 20' AND 21' BOAT TRAILERS WITH SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-882-4444. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Tracker Marine Bb18
• 1996 Tracker Marine Bb20
• 1996 Tracker Marine Dv 16
• 1996 Tracker Marine Dv 17
• 1996 Tracker Marine Fb21
• 1996 Tracker Marine Pb21
• 1996 Tracker Marine Pro 18
• 1996 Tracker Marine Targa 17

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