WheelsRecall 14V-049 · 2013–2014 Ez Loader Boat Trailer
EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailer, Inc recall 14V-049 covers 50 2013–2014 Ez Loader Boat Trailer for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc. (EZ Loader) is recalling certain model year 2013 -2014 boat trailers, equipped with Carlisle Transportation Products-brand 15X6" and 16X6" CrossTrax Series trailer wheels. The lips of the affected wheels are susceptible to cracking and separation.
The risk
If a separation occurs, the trailer tire may rapidly lose air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The manufacturer has not provided a remedy plan. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact EZ Loader at 1-509-489-0181.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.