Disc: caliperRecall 20V-778 · 2019–2020 Skeeter Boat Trailer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 20V-778 covers 1,375 2019–2020 Skeeter Boat Trailer for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V778000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Skeeter ZXR, FXR, WR, ZX, WX, SX, and Solera Series boat trailers. The slide pins in the brake caliper assemblies may have been improperly torqued or assembled with the incorrect locking agent, allowing the brake calipers to dislodge.
The risk
A dislodged brake caliper can cause a loss of trailer braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Skeeter will notify owners, and dealers will tighten or, as necessary replace, the slide pins, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Skeeter customer service at 1-903-984-0541 or at www.skeeterboats.com.
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
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.