STRATOS UNSPECIFIED 2004: TRAILER HITCHES
| Make : STRATOS | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2002-06-01 - 2005-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V206000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2006-06-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2006-06-12 | Date Added to Database: 2006-06-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: GENMAR HOLDINGS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: STR1 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3608 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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