The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V553000·Announced 2021-07-21

Tracker Recalls 2021-2022 Ranger Trail RT198P Trailers Due to Safety Cable Defect

Tracker Marine is recalling 2021-2022 Ranger Trail RT198P trailers because an incorrect-size safety cable may not prevent trailer detachment if the coupler fails.

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 (safety cable) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Tracker Marine, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ranger Trail RT198PP and RT198PPB trailers. The recall involves 145 units where an incorrect-size safety cable was installed. This cable is under-rated for the size of the trailer.

The defective safety cable may not prevent the trailer from detaching in the event the coupler fails. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the safety cable free of charge. Owners may contact Tracker customer service at 1-417-873-4555. Tracker's number for this recall is TS-0039. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RANGER TRAIL RT198P
Brand
RANGER TRAIL
Manufacturer
Tracker Marine, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
145

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)

  • RT198P

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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