NHTSA recall campaign
04V462000
ManufacturerTRACKER MARINE L.L.C.Reported2004-09-16Affected8 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE TRAILER/BOAT COMBINATION MAY EXCEED THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
Risk
THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE UNUSUAL WEAR TO THE TIRES AND COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE WHILE IN OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE GVWR OF EXISTING TRAILERS, BY REPLACING A NEW AXLE ON THE TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4528.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →