EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc. (EZ Loader) is recalling certain model year 2013 -2014 boat trailers, equipped with Carlisle Transportation Products-brand 15X6" and 16X6" CrossTrax Series trailer wheels. The lips of the affected wheels are...
1994-2014 · 7 model years
EZ Loader Boat Trailer Problems by year
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the EZ Loader Boat Trailer across 7 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 1996 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the suspension.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Boat Trailer complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Boat Trailer problems
EZ Loader Boat Trailer recalls 3
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...
A one-piece spring hanger/step used for hanging the springs can fatigue and break. If the step breaks, one or more of the springs can fall from the trailer which can cause an accident.
Latest Boat Trailer complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Load Trailer equipped with Duraturn Tires, Tire Line: Travia A/T, Tire Size: LT235/85/R16, DOT Number: DOTUFPRELB1917. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the eight rear trailer tires experienced a blowout. The contact stated that he had purchased the tires from Pro Puller. The contact stated that he contacted the seller and made them aware of the failure. The contact stated that he was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to file a safety complaint because there had been multiple reports of the tire failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ez loader boat trailer. The contact stated that while driving at 68 mph, the entire rear driver's side tire detached and fractured from the axle. The contact was able to drive back to his residence slowly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was invalid.
Tl* the contact owns a 1985 (na) ez loader boat trailer equipped with nanco tires, size: st205/75d-14 (na). The contact stated that the sidewalls on all four tires were splitting without warning. The failure was reported to the dealer who stated that the warranty expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 5,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ez loader boat trailer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v626000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I have been experiencing difficulty in getting the brakes to function properly on e z loader boat trailer since I first used it to place my boat into the ocean. I would hose off the brakes and wheels at the ramp with fresh water after launching and retriving the boat. I have used soap from my pressure washer when I returned to my home which is within a mile of the ramp.The brakes continued to lock up. I hand to use a sledge hammer on the hubs to free them up each time I had parked the trailer. I took my boat...
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trailer to a trailer repair facility on 8-26-2015 and they informed me that all of the brake calipers were seized and not functioning. They pointed out that all of the hardware had rusted and the rubber seals had cracked rendering the brakes in-operative. I called the e z loader company in wa state and spoke to the warranty manager about the issue. He stated that when they sell a boat trailer they don't know how it will be used? He stated they do sell to the us govt and have to supply stainlees steel hardware that does prevent corrosion and will operate safely in salt water. Although my trailer was out of warranty he offered to send me replacement hardware. I asked him if it would be stainless hardware that they installed on the us govt. Trailers and he said no. It would be the same as I had allready had. I told him I would be wasting time and money to put defective brake parts back on the trailer. I paid $1,786.04 To have stainless kodiak parts installed that are warranted for ten years. I spoke to the service manager of a large boat dealer in the boston, ma area and he stated they have the same problem with their trailers. He didn't know there was a solution in utilizing stainless hardware.
Trailer surge brakes failed to operate. Truck swerved/was pushed onto the shoulder then into opposite lane. When trailer was inspected later the brake lines were found to be completely rusted through. Additionally the u-bolts that hold the rollers are also severely rusted. Failure of these bolts will result in the boat coming off the trailer.
Questions about the EZ Loader Boat Trailer
Which EZ Loader Boat Trailer years have the most problems?
Which EZ Loader Boat Trailer years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common EZ Loader Boat Trailer problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (4), suspension (3), brakes (2) most often.
How many recalls does the EZ Loader Boat Trailer have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all EZ Loader Boat Trailer model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data