Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V187000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V187000 by Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc.. Includes 3,600 affected units, SWING-TONGUE ASSEMBLY, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain boat trailers utilize a "swing-tongue" assembly, in which the tongue of the trailer swings on a pivot to allow the trailer to be stored in a smaller area. a flat washer was omittied or the flat washer can fail, causing the pivot bolt assembly to fall through the swing tongue assembly.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a hardware kit and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. the repair involves replacing the front hinge pin with a replacement hinge pin hardware kit free of charge. the recall began on may 15, 2007. owners may contact ez loader at 800-553-7855.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V187000

Manufacturer: Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-04-27T00:00:00

Subject: Swing-tongue assembly

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 3,600

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain boat trailers utilize a "swing-tongue" assembly, in which the tongue of the trailer swings on a pivot to allow the trailer to be stored in a smaller area. a flat washer was omittied or the flat washer can fail, causing the pivot bolt assembly to fall through the swing tongue assembly.

Consequence Summary: If the pivot bolt assembly fails, the tongue is likely to swing open and collapse. if this occurs while the trailer is underway, this could result in a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with a hardware kit and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. the repair involves replacing the front hinge pin with a replacement hinge pin hardware kit free of charge. the recall began on may 15, 2007. owners may contact ez loader at 800-553-7855.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07V187000

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