Campaign 12V-290

Variance of a bracket welded in the brake actuator shell prevents the full range of motion of the master cylinder shaft rod

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Defect summary

TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR NITRO AND TAHOE BOAT TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2011, THROUGH MAY 13, 2012. VARIANCE OF A BRACKET WELDED IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR SHELL PREVENTS THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SHAFT ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AT THE WHEELS. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND/OR POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.

Consequence

IF EITHER OCCURS THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

TRACKER MARINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4588.

Notes

TRACKER MARINE’S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS TS-0027. 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 12V290000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

12 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 12V-290
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
TrailstarNitro 290 Sport20120
TrailstarNitro Z720120
TrailstarNitro Z7 Sport20120
TrailstarNitro Z820120
TrailstarNitro Z920120
TrailstarTahoe 1952012 to 20130
TrailstarTahoe 2152012 to 20130
TrailstarTahoe 2220120
TrailstarTahoe Q42012 to 20130
TrailstarTahoe Q52012 to 20130
TrailstarTahoe Q72012 to 20130
TrailstarTahoe Q820120
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.