Make : TRACKER MARINE | Model : DV 16 | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950802 - 19960423 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V210000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19961016 | Date Received by ODI: 19961024 | Date Added to Database: 19961030 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRACKER MARINE CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2215 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE TIRE WHEN THE TRAILER AND BOAT ARE IN A LOADED CONDITION. |
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Consequence:
THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO "CHUNK" RUBBER OUT OF THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. THIS COULD CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET TO ALLOW THE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE TIRE WHEN THE TRAILER AND BOAT ARE IN THE LOADED CONDITION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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