NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Ez Loader Custom Frames Sprint
The 2001 Ez Loader Custom Frames Sprint has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ez Loader dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2001 Ez Loader Custom Frames Sprint. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #03V176000Reported May 13, 2003 · EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC
Defect description
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A MONO-LEAF BASED SUSPENSION SYSTEM, THE MOUNTING HARDWARE COULD LOOSEN ALLOWING THE SPRING TO FLEX AT THE APEX OF ITS RADIUS, AND AT A POINT WHERE THERE IS A MOUNTING INDEX HOLE.
Safety consequence
THIS FLEXING COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE SPRING ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO SAG ON ONE OR BOTH SIDES, CAUSING TIRES TO RUB AGAINST THE FENDER AND MIS-ALIGN THE WHEELS.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MONO-LEAF SPRING BASED SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH A MULTI-LEAF SPRING BASED SUSPENSION SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 2003. 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 EZ LOADER AT 1-509-489-0181.
Notes
EZ LOADER RECALL NO. IDH & 1L8. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).