1996 TRACKER MARINE PRO 18 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

95V212000 on 11/08/1995

Component:

Suspension

Manufactured:

07/31/1995 - 09/30/1995

Affected:

438

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

The trailer may swing back and forth increasing the risk of a vehicle collision.

Correction:

Dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque value.

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.

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Campaign:

96V210000 on 10/29/1996

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

08/01/1995 - 04/22/1996

Affected:

2,215

Defect:

The fender mounting bracket does not have sufficient clearance for the tire when the trailer and boat are in a loaded condition.

Consequence:

The fender mounting bracket can come in contact with the tire causing the tire to "chunk" rubber out of the center of the tire. this could cause a tire failure increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Correction:

Dealers will modify the fender mounting bracket to allow the sufficient clearance for the tire when the trailer and boat are in the loaded condition.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to beginnote:owners who take their trailer 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.

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