Defect summary
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH NHK INTEX CORPORATION MONOLEAF BOAT TRAILER SPRINGS, WHILE THE MOTORIST IS PULLING THE BOAT TRAILER, THE MONOLEAF SPRING ON THE TRAILER COULD BREAK.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE MOTORIST TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER AND VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AFFECTED MONOLEAF SPRINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MASTERCRAFT AT 1-800-443-8774.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 02V172000. Text as published by NHTSA.