ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NHK INTEX CORPORATION MONOLEAF BOAT TRAILER SPRINGS
— Recall Campaign #02V172000
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NHK INTEX CORPORATION MONOLEAF BOAT TRAILER SPRINGS, WHILE THE MOTORIST IS PULLING THE BOAT TRAILER, THE MONOLEAF SPRING ON THE TRAILER COULD BREAK.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,656 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
02V172000
| Manufacturer: | Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | July 12, 2002 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 02V172000 |
| Units affected: | 3,656 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NHK INTEX CORPORATION MONOLEAF BOAT TRAILER SPRINGS, WHILE THE MOTORIST IS PULLING THE BOAT TRAILER, THE MONOLEAF SPRING ON THE TRAILER COULD BREAK.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD CAUSE THE MOTORIST TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AFFECTED MONOLEAF SPRINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2002. 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 MASTERCRAFT AT 1-800-443-8774.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).