The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V229000·Announced 2010-05-28

Load Rite Recalls 2008-2010 Watercraft Trailers Due to Rim Capacity Mismatch

Load Rite is recalling 2008-2010 watercraft trailers because the rim capacity did not match the tire capacity, creating a risk of wheel failure and crashes.

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 (rim/tire capacity mismatch) that creates a potential for rim failure and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Load Rite Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 LR-AWV2335 and WV2450W watercraft personal trailers. The recall involves 147 units where the capacity of the rim did not match the capacity of the tire. This mismatch causes the wheel assembly to be insufficient for the application.

The defect creates a potential for the rim to fail, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

The safety recall began on May 24, 2010. Dealers will replace the tires and wheels on all affected trailers free of charge. Owners may contact Load Rite at 1-215-949-5842 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LOAD RITE WV2450W, LR-AWV2335
Brand
LOAD RITE
Manufacturer
LOAD RITE TRAILERS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
147

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 (2)

  • WV2450W
  • LR-AWV2335

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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