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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
2 reports
5,000 miles · May 4, 2016
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 (NA) EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH NANCO TIRES, SIZE: ST205/75D-14 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SPLITTING WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE V…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1985 (NA) EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH NANCO TIRES, SIZE: ST205/75D-14 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SPLITTING WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
NHTSA ODI #10862990
Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 2004
Suspension
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL REPAIR, AND WAS TOLD THAT CONSUMER WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN TO REPAIR VEHICLE WHEN MANUFACTURER MADE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *LA CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT DEALER AND WAS ABLE TO REPLACE RECALLED COMPONENT. *LA THIS IS REGARDING A BOAT. SH*
A ONE-PIECE SPRING HANGER/STEP USED FOR HANGING THE SPRINGS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. IF THE STEP BREAKS, ONE OR MORE OF THE SPRINGS CAN FALL FROM THE TRAILER WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF SPRINGS FALL FROM THE TRAILER WHILE THE TRAILER IS OPERATING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SPRINGS CAN BECOME ROAD HAZARDS TO OTHER VEHICLES SHARING THE ROADWAY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS SPRING/HANGER STEP WITH AN IMPROVED NEW PART.
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NHTSA investigations
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