| Make : EZ LOADER | Model : 4.2M | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19800101 - 19810601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V143000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19811125 | Date Received by ODI: 19811130 | Date Added to Database: 19811201 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILERS, INC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10517 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SPRING-HANGERS, WHICH ARE BRACKETS LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE AXLE, HAVE A TENDENCY TO BEND WHEN SUBJECTED TO REPEATED OR SEVERE JOLTS OR STRESSES. EVENTUALLY THEY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE AXLE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER AND FORCING THE TOWING VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A DRAWBAR APPARATUS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE SPRING-HANGERS. ANY DAMAGED SPRING-HANGER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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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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