The problem
Tracker marine is recalling 1,161 my 2007 trailstar k17v, k18v, k21vhdsa, k21vta, k23vta, p27, p30, p32, and my 2008 k17, k18v, k1901, k21vhdsa, k21vta, k23vta, p27, p30, p32, mk184sa, and mk204ta galvanized boat trailers using jacks made by shelby industries (tracker part no. 129111, Shelby part no. 5874A8-24hgx). These trailers are used with kenner, sun tracker, and mako boat models. The mounting hardware for the trailer jack, which is used to elevate the trailer tongue during storage, may loosen and allow the jack assembly to disengage from the trailer.
The risk
If the jack falls off while the trailer is in motion, damage to following vehicles could occur or a vehicle crash may result.
The fix
Dealers will replace the nut and bolt that is part of the trailer jack mounting hardware. The recall began on june 19, 2008. Owners may contact tracker marine at 1-417-873-4555.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Trailstar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V133000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.