EZ Loader 2006–2007 Trailer Hitches recall

Recalled April 27, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07V187000 · EZ Loader

Hazard

IF THE PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY FAILS, THE TONGUE IS LIKELY TO SWING OPEN AND COLLAPSE. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE TRAILER IS UNDERWAY, THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A HARDWARE KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE REPAIR INVOLVES REPLACING THE FRONT HINGE PIN WITH A REPLACEMENT HINGE PIN HARDWARE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EZ LOADER AT 800-553-7855.

Units

3,600 units

Description

CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS UTILIZE A "SWING-TONGUE" ASSEMBLY, IN WHICH THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER SWINGS ON A PIVOT TO ALLOW THE TRAILER TO BE STORED IN A SMALLER AREA. A FLAT WASHER WAS OMITTIED OR THE FLAT WASHER CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY TO FALL THROUGH THE SWING TONGUE ASSEMBLY.

What to do

Product

EZ Loader ALUMACRAFT · EZ Loader AZZURE · EZ Loader CHARGER · EZ Loader CRESTLINER · EZ Loader GLASTRON · EZ Loader IMAR · EZ Loader KAL KUSTOM · EZ Loader LARSON · EZ Loader LEGEND · EZ Loader LUND · EZ Loader MARIAH · EZ Loader PROGATOR · EZ Loader REGAL · EZ Loader SEASWIRLS · EZ Loader SHOAL RUNNER · EZ Loader SKEETER · EZ Loader STARCRAFT · EZ Loader VECTRA

Manufacturer(s)

EZ LOADER CUSTOM BOAT TRAILERS, INC.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →