The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V139000·Announced 2010-04-06

MFI Boat Trailer Brake System Recall for Misaligned Solenoid

Metal Fabrication is recalling 2010 MFI boat trailers due to a potential misaligned brake solenoid that could cause brake failure and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause brake failure, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) due to significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Metal Fabrication, Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a defect in certain model year 2010 MFI boat trailers. The affected models are BDPY, CTKR, BDTU, BDMR, CTTU, CTT3, and CTP3. These trailers were equipped with brake systems manufactured between August 11, 2009, and January 26, 2010.

The defect involves a potential misalignment of the brake solenoid on the trailer tongue. If the solenoid is misaligned, it may interfere with the actuator housing. This interference can lead to leakage of brake fluid or the presence of air in the brake lines, which may cause the brakes to not operate as intended and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and test the brake system free of charge. The safety recall began on May 3, 2010. Owners may contact Metal Fabrication customer service at 931-962-0025 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MFI CTT3, BDPY, CTKR, BDTU
Brand
MFI
Manufacturer
METAL FABRICATION, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Boat Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
504

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • CTT3
  • BDPY
  • CTKR
  • BDTU
  • BDMR
  • CTTU
  • CTP3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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