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Trailstar V 21 VSA Recall 04V462: Structure

NHTSA campaign 04V462, reported September 16, 2004, 8 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 04V462TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
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.
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.
Notes
TRACKER MARINE RECALL NO. TM0017.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Trailstar V 21 VSA200120022003