| Make : TRACKER MARINE | Model : NITRO 2000 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19940501 - 19940901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V205000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19941019 | Date Received by ODI: 19941021 | Date Added to Database: 19941101 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRACKER MARINE L.P. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRACKER MARINE L.P. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 68 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THESE TRAILERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A "SWING-AWAY" TONGUE THAT FOLDS INTO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE WHEN IN STORAGE. THE HOLES USED FOR THE FASTENERS ARE LARGER THAN NEEDED, CAUSING A LOADED TRAILER TO WEAVE UNSAFELY. |
||
|
Consequence:
THE TRAILER SWAYING CAN CAUSE AN OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. |
||
|
Remedy:
THE PIVOT BOLT AND HITCH PIN FASTENER HOLES WILL BE ENLARGED TO ACCOMODATE A STEEL BUSHING, WELDED IN PLACE. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
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). |
||