EZ Loader 1980–1981 Suspension recall
Recalled November 30, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V143000 · EZ Loader
Remedy
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.
Units
10,517 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
EZ Loader 4.2M · EZ Loader SPRINT
Manufacturer(s)
EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →