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2001 EZ LOADER CUSTOM FRAMES TRITON Recall - Campaign #03V176000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 EZ LOADER CUSTOM FRAMES TRITON RECALL - #03V176000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A MONO-LEAF BASED SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE MOUNTING HARDWARE COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE SPRING TO FLEX AT THE APEX OF ITS RADIUS, AND AT A POINT WHERE THERE IS A MOUNTING INDEX HOLE.

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Vehicle 2001 EZ LOADER CUSTOM FRAMES TRITON
Manufacturer EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 5/22/2003
Influenced by EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC
Owners Notified on 10/15/2003
# Affected 5,565
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
 
Description ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A MONO-LEAF BASED SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE MOUNTING HARDWARE COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE SPRING TO FLEX AT THE APEX OF ITS RADIUS, AND AT A POINT WHERE THERE IS A MOUNTING INDEX HOLE.
Consequences THIS FLEXING COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE SPRING ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO SAG ON ONE OR BOTH SIDES, CAUSING TIRES TO RUB AGAINST THE FENDER AND MIS-ALIGN THE WHEELS.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MONO-LEAF SPRING BASED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH A MULTI-LEAF SPRING BASED SUSPENSION SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT EZ LOADER AT 1-509-489-0181.
Notes EZ LOADER RECALL NO. IDH & 1L8.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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