Recall
Tracker Marine Dv 17 — 96V210000
NHTSA ID
96V210000
Make
Tracker Marine
Model
Dv 17
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-10-24
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
2,215
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE TIRE WHEN THE TRAILER AND BOAT ARE IN A LOADED CONDITION.
Consequence
THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO "CHUNK" RUBBER OUT OF THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. THIS COULD CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET TO ALLOW THE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE TIRE WHEN THE TRAILER AND BOAT ARE IN THE LOADED CONDITION.