Other: labelsRecall 06V-342 · 2006 Trailstar PT170
TRACKER MARINE L.L.C. recall 06V-342 covers 1,219 2006 Trailstar PT170 for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V342000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE ORIGINAL CAPACITY TAG DISPLAYS AN INCORRECT WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR THE TRAILER.
The risk
A LOAD EXCEEDING THE CORRECT RATING MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE EQUIPMENT AND, IF NOT NOTICED, A TIRE BLOWOUT MAY OCCUR DURING TRANSPORT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CAPACITY TAG AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.
TRACKER MARINE RECALL NO. TS-0011.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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 30, 2005 to April 18, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.