TRACKER MARINE NITRO 2000 1995: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V205000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRACKER MARINE | NITRO 2000 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-10-19 | 1994-10-21 | 1994-11-01 |
Production Dates: 1994-05-01 - 1994-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: TRACKER MARINE L.P.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 68
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THESE TRAILERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A "SWING-AWAY" TONGUE THAT FOLDS INTO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE WHEN IN STORAGE. THE HOLES USED FOR THE FASTENERS ARE LARGER THAN NEEDED, CAUSING A LOADED TRAILER TO WEAVE UNSAFELY.
THE TRAILER SWAYING CAN CAUSE AN OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
THE PIVOT BOLT AND HITCH PIN FASTENER HOLES WILL BE ENLARGED TO ACCOMODATE A STEEL BUSHING, WELDED IN PLACE.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES; TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT TRACKER MARINER AT 1-417-882-4444. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO HOTLINE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
