Recall 07V-187: 2006–2007 EZ Loader Alumacraft, 2006–2007 EZ Loader Azzure and 16 more
EZ LOADER CUSTOM BOAT TRAILERS, INC. recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 2007, covering about 3,600 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
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.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | EZ LOADER CUSTOM BOAT TRAILERS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 07V187000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| EZ Loader Alumacraft | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Azzure | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Charger | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Crestliner | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Glastron | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Imar | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader KAL Kustom | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Larson | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Legend | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Lund | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Mariah | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Progator | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Regal | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Seaswirls | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Shoal Runner | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Skeeter | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Starcraft | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| EZ Loader Vectra | 2006, 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 07V-187?
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.
How is recall 07V-187 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.