Recall 06V438000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2007-2007 TRAILSTAR Q8
RECALL This recall affects up to 259 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V438000 |
| Manufacturer | TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. |
| Vehicles Affected | 259 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE CASTINGS HOLDING THE BOLTS ON THE PIVOT HITCH ASSEMBLY FOR THE SWING-AWAY TONGUE MAY BREAK.
Safety Consequence
IF THE CASTING BOLTS BREAK, THE TRAILER COULD DETACH FROM THE TOW VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
IF YOUR TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT, TRACKER MARINE WILL REPLACE THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.
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