EZ Loader Recalls 2012 Boat Trailers Due to Brake Actuator Wear
EZ Loader is recalling certain 2012 boat trailers equipped with a Carlisle HydraStar brake actuator. A manufacturing defect in the hydraulic pump may cause it to wear prematurely, potentially leading to a loss of braking ability.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake failure) that explicitly increases the risk of serious injuries or property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
EZ Loader Adjustable Boat Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 EZ Loader boat trailers. The recall affects trailers equipped with a Carlisle HydraStar brake actuator. The defect involves a rotating component in the hydraulic pump that missed a heat treat operation. This oversight causes the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate.
As a result of the accelerated wear, the hydraulic pump could fail, resulting in a loss of braking ability in the trailer. A loss of braking ability can lead to a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.
The safety recall began on March 19, 2012. Owners may contact EZ Loader at 1-509-489-0181 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILER
- Brand
- EZ LOADER
- Manufacturer
- EZ LOADER ADJUSTABLE BOAT TRAILERS, INC
- Category
- Vehicle — Boat Trailer
- Affected units
- 21
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 (1)
- BOAT TRAILER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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