Stratos Boat Trailer (2000) – 99V293000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard