1981 EZ LOADER SPRINT Recall

Campaign:: 81V143000 on 11/30/1981
Component:: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger/bracket
Manufactured:: 12/31/1979 - 05/31/1981
Affected:: 10,517
Defect:: The spring-hangers, which are brackets located on each side of the axle, have a tendency to bend when subjected to repeated or severe jolts or stresses. eventually they may break, causing the axle to become detached from the trailer and forcing the towing vehicle off the road.
Correction:: A drawbar apparatus will be installed to provide additional support to the spring-hangers. any damaged spring-hanger assemblies will be replaced without charge to owner.
Notes:: Vehicle description: boat trailers.system: suspension; spring-hanger.consequences of defect: this defect can result in vehicle accident withoutwarning, property damage, and personal injury.note: owners are urged to avoid towing the trailer over poor roads or roughterrain until repairs are completed.

1981 EZ LOADER SPRINT TSB

Bulletin:: 1ZE-T921R-01
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: This technical service bulletin was issued to provide additional oversight on the importance of wheel nut torque specifications and installation requirements.