SuspensionRecall 95V-212 · Tracker Marine vehicles
TRACKER MARINE CORP. recall 95V-212 covers 438 Tracker Marine vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V212000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES ARE SECURED TO THE TRAILER FRAME WITH U-BOLTS, NUTS, AND LOCK WASHERS. THESE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES TO MOVE LATERALLY ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO NOT FOLLOW THE TOW VEHICLE CORRECTLY.
The risk
THE TRAILER MAY SWING BACK AND FORTH INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
The fix
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 16', 17', 18', 20' AND 21' BOAT TRAILERS WITH SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-882-4444. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 August 1, 1995 to October 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.