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SevereNHTSA·20V778000·Announced 2020-12-11

Yamaha Recalls 2019-2020 Skeeter Boat Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Defect

Yamaha is recalling 1,375 Skeeter boat trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper pins may dislodge, causing loss of braking and 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 (brake caliper dislodgement) that causes loss of braking and increases crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2019-2020 Skeeter ZXR, FXR, WR, ZX, WX, SX, and Solera Series boat trailers. The recall involves 1,375 units where the slide pins in the brake caliper assemblies may have been improperly torqued or assembled with the incorrect locking agent. This defect allows the brake calipers to dislodge from the assembly.

A dislodged brake caliper can cause a loss of trailer braking, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the defect presents a significant safety hazard regarding vehicle control.

Skeeter will notify owners, and dealers will tighten or, as necessary, replace the slide pins free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Skeeter customer service at 1-903-984-0541 or visit www.skeeterboats.com for more information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SKEETER BOAT TRAILER
Brand
SKEETER
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Boat Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,375

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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