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July 21, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V553000
The safety cable may not prevent trailer detachment in the event the coupler fails, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V553
Manufacturer Tracker Marine, LLC
Components TRAILER HITCHES, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 145
Summary
Tracker Marine, LLC (Tracker) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ranger Trail RT198PP and RT198PPB trailers. An incorrect-size safety cable was installed, which is under-rated for the size of the trailer.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
July 21, 2021
Recall Notice
Recall #TS-0039 : Safety Cable Replacement
Condition: Need to replace equipped Class 2 safety cables with Class 4 safety cables.
Models Affected: Model Year ’21 and ’22 RT198PP non-brake and RT198PPB brake trailers
Time Allowed: .25 hour
Recall Information
DESCRIPTION OF CONCERN:
Affected units are equipped with Class 2 safety cables. These need to be replaced with Class 4 safety cables.
REQUIRED PART NUMBER:
Quantity of 2:
186881-CABLE,BLK PVC,S HOOK,CLS IV
VERIFICATION PROCESS: N/A
CORRECTIVE ACTION:
See instructions below. Order the necessary parts on the dealer portal and file a claim for parts and labor once the repairs are complete.
View the complete recall details from the recall tab on the Dealer Portal
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Replace Safety Cables
RT198PP non-brake
and
RT198PPB brake trailers
Use White River Marine Group part number 186881 (class 4 safety cable) for replacement
Total time allowed 15 minutes per trailer
Tools needed:
1 -¾” open end wrench wrench
1 -¾” socket – ratchet
- Remove the class 2 – 3500lb cable by holding the bolt inside the tongue with a ¾” and a ¾” socket wrench to remove the nut.
Replace the cable with a class 4 7,000lb.
- Reinstall the washer over the cable and then thread on the nut. Tighten the nut by holding the bolt inside the tongue with a ¾” wrench and a socket wrench on the nut. Do not overtighten the nut. You should be able to pivot the cable on the bolt with a little resistance.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| RANGER TRAIL | RT198P | 2021-2022 |
7 Associated Documents
Safety Bulletin
RCSB-21V553-4182.pdf 832.854KB
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Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V553-5247.PDF 212.581KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V553-4731.pdf 646.298KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V553-1257.PDF 211.127KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V553-2525.PDF 212.728KB
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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-21V553-3918.PDF 212.781KB
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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V553-2344.PDF 211.313KB
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