NHTSA safety recall

Recall 04V461000 · manufacturer campaign TM0016

Structure — Trailstar · reported 16 Sep 2004 · 50 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, THE VEHICLE'S GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 2990 LBS. IS INADEQUATE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE UNUSUAL WEAR TO THE TIRE AND COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE WHILE IN OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix

DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE GVWR OF THE EXISTING TRAILERS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4528.

TRACKER MARINE RECALL NO. TM0016.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

NHTSA campaign
04V461000
Manufacturer campaign
TM0016
Filed by
Tracker Marine L.l.c.
Report received
16 Sep 2004
Owners notified
14 Sep 2004
Potentially affected
50

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2001 Trailstar V 21 Vsa 2002 Trailstar V 21 Vsa 2003 Trailstar V 21 Vsa 2004 Trailstar V 21 Vsa

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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