Report Date
Mar 26, 2012
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Affected Vehicles
1
Defect Description
EZ LOADER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A CARLISLE HYDRASTAR BRAKE ACTUATOR. ONE OF THE ROTATING COMPONENTS IN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MISSED A HEAT TREAT OPERATION CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO WEAR AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE. AS A RESULT, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY IN THE TRAILER.
Safety Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EZ LOADER AT 1-509-489-0181.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EZ LOADER | BOAT TRAILER |
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