Suspension: frontRecall 02V-172 · Mastercraft vehicles
MASTERCRAFT BOAT COMPANY recall 02V-172 covers 3,656 Mastercraft vehicles for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on July 12, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V172000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NHK INTEX CORPORATION MONOLEAF BOAT TRAILER SPRINGS, WHILE THE MOTORIST IS PULLING THE BOAT TRAILER, THE MONOLEAF SPRING ON THE TRAILER COULD BREAK.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE MOTORIST TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AFFECTED MONOLEAF SPRINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2002. 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 MASTERCRAFT AT 1-800-443-8774.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.