Structure: frame and membersRecall 85V-008 · 1983 Correct Craft Correct Craft
CORRECT CRAFT INC. recall 85V-008 covers 341 1983 Correct Craft Correct Craft for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V008000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WELD ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SPRING HANGER, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRAILER, TO THE TRAILER FRAME MAY BREAK IF THE RUNNING GEAR OF THE TRAILER CATCHES ON AN OBSTRUCTION AND THE OPERATOR PULLS IT FREE WITH THE TOW VEHICLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE BROKEN WELDS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TOWING VEHICLE DUE TO TRAILER SEPARATION AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REWELDING OF THE FRONT SIDE OF THE SQUARE TUBING WHICH CONNECTS TO THE WISHBONE PART OF THE MAIN FRAME.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: FRAME.
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 1, 1983 to November 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.