NHTSA recall 15V253000
Trailer hitches
Mastercraft Boat Trailer
Reported Apr 28, 20151,740 vehicles affectedMastercraft Boat Company IncMaker’s number RC-01 and RC-02Built Apr 1, 2014 – Mar 11, 2015
The defect
Mastercraft Boat Company Inc (Mastercraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 boat trailers manufactured April 1, 2014, to March 11, 2015. The trailer tongue bolt may fail allowing the trailer swing tongue to disengage from the tow ball of the vehicle.
The risk
If the trailer tongue disconnects from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The remedy
Mastercraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the swing tongue bolt and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Mastercraft customer service at 1-423-884-2221. Mastercraft's numbers for this recall are RC-01 and RC-02.