Structure: frame and membersRecall 04V-209 · Trailstar vehicles
TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. recall 04V-209 covers 57 Trailstar vehicles for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V209000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS SOLD BY THE MARINE GROUP, THE FIBERGLAS FENDER CAN RUB A HOLE IN THE DISC BRAKE HOSE ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT.
The risk
THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL DEPRESSURIZE, RENDERING THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND CLAMP THE BRAKE HOSE AWAY FROM THE FENDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.
TRACKER MARINE RECALL NO. TSMG-0005.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 29, 2003 to December 26, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE CHAFFINGNHTSA