Front: wheel bearingRecall 05V-390 · 2005–2006 Ez Loader Trailer
EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILERS, INC recall 05V-390 covers 208 2005–2006 Ez Loader Trailer for a front: wheel bearing problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V390000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, A BEARING OF INCORRECT SIZE WAS INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL AXLE ASSEMBLIES.
The risk
THE TIRE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER WHILE UNDERWAY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CORRECT BEARING. IF FAILURE HAS OCCURRED, THE ENTIRE HUB, SPINDLE OR AXLE MAY BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EZ LOADERS AT 800-398-5623.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.