| Make : TRACKER | Model : BB20 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19950801 - 19951001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V212000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19951027 | Date Received by ODI: 19951101 | Date Added to Database: 19951109 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRACKER MARINE CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 438 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE TRAILER MAY SWING BACK AND FORTH INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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