EZ Loader 4.2M, Sprint (1980-1981): Suspension
Recall 81V143000 · Nov 30, 1981 · Ez Loader Boat Trlrs, Inc
10,517
vehicles affected
10,517
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V143000
- Date
- Nov 30, 1981
- Maker
- Ez Loader Boat Trlrs, Inc
- Units affected
- 10,517
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Springs > Leaf spring assembly > Hanger/bracket
- Model years
- 1980-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE SPRING-HANGERS, WHICH ARE BRACKETS LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE AXLE, HAVE A TENDENCY TO BEND WHEN SUBJECTED TO REPEATED OR SEVERE JOLTS OR STRESSES. EVENTUALLY THEY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE AXLE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER AND FORCING THE TOWING VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
A DRAWBAR APPARATUS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE SPRING-HANGERS. ANY DAMAGED SPRING-HANGER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V143000?
2 models: EZ Loader 4.2M (1980-1981), EZ Loader Sprint (1980-1981), about 10,517 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V143000?
A DRAWBAR APPARATUS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE SPRING-HANGERS. ANY DAMAGED SPRING-HANGER ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.