SuspensionRecall 14V-626 · Ez Loader vehicles
EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc. recall 14V-626 covers 1,357 Ez Loader vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V626000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc. (EZ Loader) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Adjustable Steel and Aluminum trailers manufactured May 27, 2014, to September 11, 2014. In the affected trailers, the inner metal bar that acts as the suspension spring may break.
The risk
If the suspension fails, the trailer may be more difficult to control. Additionally, failure of the suspension may result in wheel separation. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
EZ Loader will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the trailers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact EZ Loader customer service at 1-800-398-5623.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 15 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 27, 2014 to September 11, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.