Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Boat Trailers Equipped With Aluminum Wheels. These Wheels Have A Chamfered Central Hole Where The Axle Spindle Passes Through. On Some, The Chamfer Is Too Shallow Causing The Wheel Bearing Dust Cap To Protrude Behind The Wheel. When This Cap Is Protruding, Wheel Lug Bolt Torque Will Not Remain Tightened.
Make Of Vehicle
STRATOS
Model Of Vehicle
BOAT TRAILER
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
99V293000
Component Description
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Effect Of Defect
If Undetected, Wheel Studs Can Break Allowing The Wheel To Fall Off Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Stratos Has Gone Out Of Business. The CorreCTIon Was To Replace These Wheels.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Stratos Boats
Start Of Manufacture
19990904
End Of Manufacture
19991123
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2433
Date Owners Notified
20000310
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Stratos Boats, Inc.
Date Report Received
19991025