Hydraulic brake hose chaffing

What NHTSA investigated

In march 2004, tracker marine released a field service bulletin advising owners of models 190, 200, and 210 procraft trailers that there could be insufficient clearance between the fender and the hydraulic brake hose.the bulletin advised the dealer technicians toinspect, straighten, and secure the brake hose away from the fenders.left unrepaired, contact between the fender and the brake hose could result in the fender rubbing a hole into the brake hose,resulting in loss of trailer brakes. After discussions with tracker marine, theyagreed to initiate a safety recall and notify all owners of the affected vehicles.this action resolves the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.a copy of the recall is attached.

The recall that followed

1. Trailstar — Structure: Frame and Members04V20900010 May 200457 vehicles

Vehicles covered

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.