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- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Mastercraft Boat Company Inc (Mastercraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 boat trailers manufactured April 1, 2014, to March 11, 2015. The trailer tongue bolt may fail allowing the trailer swing tongue to disengage from the tow ball of the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the trailer tongue disconnects from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mastercraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the swing tongue bolt and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Mastercraft customer service at 1-423-884-2221. Mastercraft's numbers for this recall are RC-01 and RC-02.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A bolt on the trailer tongue can fail, allowing the swing tongue to come loose from the tow ball of the vehicle pulling it. If the trailer disconnects while towing, the risk of a crash increases.
If you own a 2015 boat trailer built between April 1, 2014, and March 11, 2015, contact Mastercraft customer service at 1-423-884-2221 and reference recall numbers RC-01 and RC-02. Mastercraft will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the swing tongue bolt and hardware, as necessary, at no cost to you.
You can also check whether your vehicle or trailer has any other open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA website.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mastercraft Boat Trailer | 2015 |
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