The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V446000·Announced 2012-09-11

Tracker Marine Recalls Mako 18 LTS Boats Due to Trailer Overload Risk

Tracker Marine is recalling 2010-2013 Mako 18 LTS boat and trailer packages because the trailers may lack sufficient load capacity, increasing crash risk.

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 (trailer load capacity) that may cause axle or tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tracker Marine L.L.C. is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mako 18 LTS boat and trailer packages. These packages consist of Mako LTS boats and 2009-2012 EZ Loader-brand AB 18-20 trailers manufactured between January 8, 2009, and June 6, 2011. The recall affects 614 units.

The trailers may not have sufficient load carrying capacity to transport the boats they were intended to carry. This potential overload causes the trailers to fail to comply with federal certification requirements. Trailer overloading may cause axle or tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash.

Tracker Marine will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the trailers free of charge. The corrective action depends on the specific boat and trailer combination and may include replacement of axle assemblies, installation of brakes, and/or replacement of wheels and tires. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Tracker Marine at 417-873-4588 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRACKER MARINE MAKO 18 LTS
Brand
TRACKER MARINE
Manufacturer
TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
Category
Vehicle — Boat Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
614

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)

  • MAKO 18 LTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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