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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 07V187📅 Apr 27, 2007

2006–2007 EZ Loader Alumacraft & 2006–2007 EZ Loader Azzure + 16 more recall: trailer hitch

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
07V187000
Manufacturer
EZ LOADER CUSTOM BOAT TRAILERS, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,600
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Owner phone
1-800-553-7855
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 15, 2007
Built
Nov 1, 2006 – Apr 18, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 07V187 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 07V187?

2006–2007 EZ Loader Alumacraft & 2006–2007 EZ Loader Azzure + 16 more. 3,600 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized EZ Loader dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-553-7855.