2005–2006 EZ Loader Trailer Recall: ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, A BEARING OF INCORRECT SIZE WAS INSTALLED IN THE…
NHTSA campaign 05V390000 · Suspension · filed Sep 6, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS, A BEARING OF INCORRECT SIZE WAS INSTALLED IN THE WHEEL AXLE ASSEMBLIES.
The risk
THE TIRE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER WHILE UNDERWAY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CORRECT BEARING. IF FAILURE HAS OCCURRED, THE ENTIRE HUB, SPINDLE OR AXLE MAY BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EZ LOADERS AT 800-398-5623.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V390000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.