| Make : EZ LOADER | Model : CUSTOM FRAMES TRITON | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V176000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031015 | Date Received by ODI: 20030513 | Date Added to Database: 20030522 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILERS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: IDH/1L8 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5565 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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