Ez Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V176000 by Ez Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc.. Includes 5,565 affected units, EZ LOADER/SUSPENSION SYSTEM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V176000
Manufacturer: Ez Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-05-13T00:00:00
Subject: Ez loader/suspension system
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 5,565

Details

MFR Campaign Number: IDH/1L8
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7ckq-py9b-bza5
NHTSA ID: 03V176000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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