| Make : TRAILSTAR | Model : V 21 VSA | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000607 - 20031230 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V462000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040923 | Date Received by ODI: 20040916 | Date Added to Database: 20040921 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: TM0017 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE TRAILER/BOAT COMBINATION MAY EXCEED THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR). |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE UNUSUAL WEAR TO THE TIRES AND COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE WHILE IN OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE GVWR OF EXISTING TRAILERS, BY REPLACING A NEW AXLE ON THE TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4528. |
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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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