Champion Boat Trailer; Stratos Boat Trailer (2002-2006): Trailer hitches
Recall 06V206000 · Jun 12, 2006 · Genmar Holdings, Inc.
3,608
vehicles affected
3,608
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06V206000
- Date
- Jun 12, 2006
- Maker
- Genmar Holdings, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,608
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2002-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Boat Trailer | 2003-2006 |
| Stratos | Boat Trailer | 2002-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 06V206000?
2 models: Champion Boat Trailer (2003-2006), Stratos Boat Trailer (2002-2006), about 3,608 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 06V206000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.