Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: 1997-2001 Tilt Style 10′ And 12′ Snowmobile Trailers With Torsion Axles Manufactured Between June 1997 And December 2000. Due To Corrosion From Road Salts And Snow Removal Chemicals, The Frame Rail Tubing Around The U-Bolts And Edges Of The Torsion Axle Mounting Plate Can Crack And Fracture When Subjected To The Full Rated Load.
Make Of Vehicle
LOAD RITE
Model Of Vehicle
SNOWMOBILE TRAILER
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
01E031000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Wrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
Effect Of Defect
If The Tubing Has A Complete Fracture Failure, The Trailer Tire Will Contact The Deck Of The Trailer And Result In Difficult To Severe Handling Of Both The Trailer And The Tow Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Load Rite Will Notify Its Distributors And Customers To Return Their Trailers To Authorized Distributors/Dealership To Have A Frame Stiffener Kit Installed Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began July 23, 2001. 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 Load Rite At 866-949-5845.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Load Rite Trailers, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970601
End Of Manufacture
20001231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3918
Date Owners Notified
20010723
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Load Rite Trailers, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010625