2001 EZ LOADER CUSTOM FRAMES SPRINT Recall

Campaign:: 03V176000 on 05/21/2003
Component:: Suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly
Affected:: 5,565
Defect:: On certain boat trailers equipped with a mono-leaf based suspension system, the mounting hardware could loosen allowing the spring to flex at the apex of its radius, and at a point where there is a mounting index hole.
Consequence:: This flexing could lead to premature failure of the spring allowing the trailer to sag on one or both sides, causing tires to rub against the fender and mis-align the wheels.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the mono-leaf spring based suspension system with a multi-leaf spring based suspension system. owner notification began october 15, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ez loader at 1-509-489-0181.
Notes:: Ez loader recall no. idh & 1l8.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 EZ LOADER CUSTOM FRAMES 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.