Leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracketRecall 81V-143 · Ez Loader vehicles
EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC recall 81V-143 covers 10,517 Ez Loader vehicles for a leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on November 30, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SPRING-HANGERS, WHICH ARE BRACKETS LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE AXLE, HAVE A TENDENCY TO BEND WHEN SUBJECTED TO REPEATED OR SEVERE JOLTS OR STRESSES. EVENTUALLY THEY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE AXLE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER AND FORCING THE TOWING VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD.
The fix
A DRAWBAR APPARATUS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE SPRING-HANGERS. ANY DAMAGED SPRING-HANGER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPRING-HANGER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUTWARNING, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVOID TOWING THE TRAILER OVER POOR ROADS OR ROUGHTERRAIN UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.
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 January 1, 1980 to June 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.