StructureRecall 04V-461 · 2001–2004 Trailstar V 21 VSA

TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. recall 04V-461 covers 50 2001–2004 Trailstar V 21 VSA for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on September 16, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected501 model
ReportedSep 16, 2004Owners notified Sep 14, 2004
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V461000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE VEHICLE'S GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 2990 LBS. IS INADEQUATE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE UNUSUAL WEAR TO THE TIRE AND COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE WHILE IN OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE GVWR OF THE EXISTING TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4528.

TRACKER MARINE RECALL NO. TM0016.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 28, 2000 to February 28, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.