Trailer hitchesRecall 96V-210 · Tracker Marine vehicles
TRACKER MARINE CORP. recall 96V-210 covers 2,215 Tracker Marine vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V210000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE TIRE WHEN THE TRAILER AND BOAT ARE IN A LOADED CONDITION.
The risk
THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO "CHUNK" RUBBER OUT OF THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. THIS COULD CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET TO ALLOW THE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE TIRE WHEN THE TRAILER AND BOAT ARE IN THE LOADED CONDITION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGINNOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILER 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 2, 1995 to April 23, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.