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2012 Ez Loader Boat TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2012 Ez Loader Boat Trailer, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 5, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Ez Loader Boat Trailer has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2012 Ez Loader Boat Trailer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 12V-129 · Mar 26, 2012 · 21 vehicles

Risk. LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ez Loader.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other Boat Trailer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Boat Trailer median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Boat Trailer owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY IN GETTING THE BRAKES TO FUNCTION PROPERLY ON E Z LOADER BOAT TRAILER SINCE I FIRST USED IT TO PLACE MY BOAT INTO THE OCEAN. I WOULD HOSE OFF THE BRAKES AND WHEELS AT THE RAMP WITH FRESH WATER AFTER LAUNCHING AND RETRIVING THE BOAT. I HAVE USED SOAP FROM MY…
Complaint 10760660 · Sep 1, 2015 · 400 miles
TRAILER SURGE BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE. TRUCK SWERVED/WAS PUSHED ONTO THE SHOULDER THEN INTO OPPOSITE LANE. WHEN TRAILER WAS INSPECTED LATER THE BRAKE LINES WERE FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. ADDITIONALLY THE U-BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ROLLERS ARE ALSO SEVERELY RUSTED. FAILURE OF THESE BOLTS…
Complaint 10748096 · Aug 12, 2015 · 500 miles

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