Stratos Boats, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V293000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V293000 by Stratos Boats, Inc.. Includes 2,433 affected units, STRATOS BOATS/ALUMINUM WHEELS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: boat trailers equipped with aluminum wheels. these wheels have a chamfered central hole where the axle spindle passes through. on some, the chamfer is too shallow causing the wheel bearing dust cap to protrude behind the wheel. when this cap is protruding, wheel lug bolt torque will not remain tightened.

Corrective Action

Stratos has gone out of business. the correction was to replace these wheels.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V293000

Manufacturer: Stratos Boats, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-10-25T00:00:00

Subject: Stratos boats/aluminum wheels

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 2,433

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: boat trailers equipped with aluminum wheels. these wheels have a chamfered central hole where the axle spindle passes through. on some, the chamfer is too shallow causing the wheel bearing dust cap to protrude behind the wheel. when this cap is protruding, wheel lug bolt torque will not remain tightened.

Consequence Summary: If undetected, wheel studs can break allowing the wheel to fall off increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Stratos has gone out of business. the correction was to replace these wheels.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b3qy~3ka2-v4gi

NHTSA ID: 99V293000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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