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SevereNHTSA·12V385000·Announced 2012-08-07

CTW Recalls 2011-2012 Boat Trailers Due to Wheel Torque Defect

California Trailer Works is recalling 2011-2012 boat trailers because wheels may not be tightened to proper torque, risking wheel separation.

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 (wheel separation) that could result in a vehicle crash, which meets the criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

California Trailer Works, Inc. (CTW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 boat trailers equipped with Carlisle Transport Products brand wheels installed as original equipment. The affected models include the TIGE Z-3, TIGE RZR, MOOMBA LSV, MASTERCRAFT 280V, TIGE RZ-2, and TIGE RZ-4.

The wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheels may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process. If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, they could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.

CTW will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace affected wheels free of charge. CTW has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact California Trailer Works, Inc. at 1-916-381-7619. 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 go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CTW TIGE Z-3, TIGE RZR, MOOMBA LSV, MASTERCRAFT 280V
Brand
CTW
Manufacturer
CALIFORNIA TRAILER WORKS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Boat Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
12

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 (6)

  • TIGE Z-3
  • TIGE RZR
  • MOOMBA LSV
  • MASTERCRAFT 280V
  • TIGE RZ-2
  • TIGE RZ-4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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