NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 EZ Loader TI Champion Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2001 EZ Loader TI Champion has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized EZ Loader dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 EZ Loader TI Champion. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #03V176000

Reported May 13, 2003 · EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC

Potentially affected: 5,565 vehicles

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.

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).

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