NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Tracker Marine DV 17 Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Tracker Marine DV 17 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Tracker Marine DV 17. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Tracker Marine dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Tracker Marine DV 17. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
TRACKER MARINE/FENDER BRACKET
NHTSA #96V210000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice
Reported October 24, 1996 · TRACKER MARINE CORP.
Potentially affected: 2,215 vehicles
Owners notified October 16, 1996 · Vehicles built August 2, 1995 – April 23, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE TIRE WHEN THE TRAILER AND BOAT ARE IN A LOADED CONDITION.
Safety consequence
THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE CAUSING THE TIRE TO "CHUNK" RUBBER OUT OF THE CENTER OF THE TIRE. THIS COULD CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE FENDER MOUNTING BRACKET TO ALLOW THE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE TIRE WHEN THE TRAILER AND BOAT ARE IN THE LOADED CONDITION.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGINNOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILER TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-882-4444.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
SUSPENSION
NHTSA #95V212000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported November 1, 1995 · TRACKER MARINE CORP.
Potentially affected: 438 vehicles
Owners notified October 27, 1995 · Vehicles built August 1, 1995 – October 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES ARE SECURED TO THE TRAILER FRAME WITH U-BOLTS, NUTS, AND LOCK WASHERS. THESE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES TO MOVE LATERALLY ALLOWING THE TRAILER TO NOT FOLLOW THE TOW VEHICLE CORRECTLY.
Safety consequence
THE TRAILER MAY SWING BACK AND FORTH INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE COLLISION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER TORQUE VALUE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 16', 17', 18', 20' AND 21' BOAT TRAILERS WITH SLIDE AXLE ASSEMBLIES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TRAILERS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-882-4444. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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