Campaign 21V-857

Fenders may be improperly spaced, allowing the tires to contact the fenders

Defect summary

Tracker Marine, LLC (Tracker) is recalling certain 2022 Ranger Trail T22RT178, T22RT178B, T22RT188, T22RT188B, T22RT188P, T22RT188PB, T22RT198P, T22RT198PB, T22VS1665, T22VS1682, T22VS1782, and T22VS1782B trailers. The fenders may be improperly spaced, allowing the tires to contact the fenders.

Consequence

Tire contact with the fenders could cause the tires to wear prematurely, resulting in tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct the fender spacing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Tracker customer service at 1-417-873-4555. Tracker's number for this recall is RT-0001.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V857000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

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

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-857
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Ranger Trail	Boat Trailer	2022	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

21V-205 Mar 24, 2021
18 inch tires may rub against the fiberglass fenders causing premature wear
04V-462 Sep 16, 2004
On certain boat trailers, the trailer/boat combination may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr)
04V-461 Sep 16, 2004
On certain boat trailers, the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 2990 lbs. is inadequate
04V-209 May 10, 2004
On certain boat trailers sold by the marine group, the fiberglas fender can rub a hole in the disc brake hose allowing brake fluid to leak out
93V-221 Dec 30, 1993
Handrail for the steps located on the winch stand may not be of sufficient strength to support the force applied by a user of the handrail causing…