Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Tandem-Axle Boat Trailers Equipped With 14 Inch Wheels, Failure Of The Wheel To Seat Properly And Securely On The Wheel Hub Can Occur. This Can Cause The Lug Nuts To Become Loose Even After Being Tightened To The Proper Torque Specifications.
Make Of Vehicle
MASTERCRAFT
Model Of Vehicle
D6
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
06V335000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
Loosening Of The Lug Nuts Could Result In The Eventual Loss Of One Or More Of The Nuts And/Or Wobbling Of The Wheel While In Motion Which Would Progressively Worsen And Could Lead To Shearing Of The Lug Bolts And/Or Loss Of The Lug Nuts, Either Of Which Would Result In Loss Of The Wheel. If This Occurred During Transit, Loss Of A Wheel Could Result In Loss Of Control Of The Tow Vehicle, Especially When Hauling A Boat On The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Wheel If Necessary. The Recall Began On October 24, 2006. Owners May Contact Mastercraft At 1-423-884-2221
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mastercraft Boat Company Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20060626
End Of Manufacture
20060725
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
174
Date Owners Notified
20061024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060907