TRACKER MARINE TARGA 17 1996: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V212000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRACKER MARINE | TARGA 17 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-10-27 | 1995-11-01 | 1995-11-09 |
Production Dates: 1995-08-01 - 1995-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Tracker Marine, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 438
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES ARE SECURED TO THE TRAILER FRAME WITH U-BOLTS, NUTS, AND LOCK WASHERS. THESE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES TO MOVE LATERALLY ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO NOT FOLLOW THE TOW VEHICLE CORRECTLY.
THE TRAILER MAY SWING BACK AND FORTH INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 16', 17', 18', 20' AND 21' BOAT TRAILERS WITH SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-882-4444. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
