EZ Loader Alumacraft, Azzure, Charger, Crestliner and 14 more (2006-2007): Trailer hitches
Recall 07V187000 · Apr 27, 2007 · Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc.
3,600
vehicles affected
3,600
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V187000
- Date
- Apr 27, 2007
- Maker
- Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,600
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2006-2007
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS UTILIZE A "SWING-TONGUE" ASSEMBLY, IN WHICH THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER SWINGS ON A PIVOT TO ALLOW THE TRAILER TO BE STORED IN A SMALLER AREA. A FLAT WASHER WAS OMITTIED OR THE FLAT WASHER CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY TO FALL THROUGH THE SWING TONGUE ASSEMBLY.
What can happen
IF THE PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY FAILS, THE TONGUE IS LIKELY TO SWING OPEN AND COLLAPSE. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE TRAILER IS UNDERWAY, THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A HARDWARE KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE REPAIR INVOLVES REPLACING THE FRONT HINGE PIN WITH A REPLACEMENT HINGE PIN HARDWARE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EZ LOADER AT 800-553-7855.
Vehicles covered
18 models, 36 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| EZ Loader | Alumacraft | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Azzure | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Charger | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Crestliner | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Glastron | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Imar | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Kal Kustom | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Larson | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Legend | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Lund | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Mariah | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Progator | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Regal | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Seaswirls | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Shoal Runner | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Skeeter | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Starcraft | 2006-2007 |
| EZ Loader | Vectra | 2006-2007 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V187000?
18 models: EZ Loader Alumacraft (2006-2007), EZ Loader Azzure (2006-2007), EZ Loader Charger (2006-2007) and 15 more, about 3,600 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V187000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A HARDWARE KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE REPAIR INVOLVES REPLACING THE FRONT HINGE PIN WITH A REPLACEMENT HINGE PIN HARDWARE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EZ LOADER.
What can happen?
IF THE PIVOT BOLT ASSEMBLY FAILS, THE TONGUE IS LIKELY TO SWING OPEN AND COLLAPSE. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE TRAILER IS UNDERWAY, THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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.