STRATOS BOAT TRAILER 2002: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V206000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| STRATOS | BOAT TRAILER | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-06-22 | 2006-06-12 | 2006-06-12 |
Production Dates: 2001-07-01 - 2005-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: GENMAR HOLDINGS, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: STR1
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3608
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A RETRACTABLE TONGUE WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY. THE STEEL FRAME INSERT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSERTED INTO THE BRAKE ACTUATOR HOUSING AT THE CORRECT DISTANCE BEFORE THE PARTS WERE WELDED TOGETHER.
IF THE RETRACTABLE TONGUE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY, THE BOTTOM OF THE TOP INSERT COULD CRACK IN THE AREA OF THE GAP. IF THE INSERT CRACKS WITH THE TRAILER IN SERVICE, THE TONGUE COULD BUCKLE CONTACTING THE ROAD SURFACE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE TRAILERS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CALL 615-494-2084 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
GENMAR RECALL NO. STR1.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
