Vehicle recall 06V206000 · June 12, 2006
Stratos Boat Trailer and Champion Boat Trailer
Certain boat trailers equipped with a retractable tongue were manufactured incorrectly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain boat trailers equipped with a retractable tongue were manufactured incorrectly. The steel frame insert may not have been inserted into the brake actuator housing at the correct distance before the parts were welded together.
- Consequence
- If the retractable tongue was not manufactured correctly, the bottom of the top insert could crack in the area of the gap. If the insert cracks with the trailer in service, the tongue could buckle contacting the road surface, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the trailers as necessary. The recall began on June 22, 2006. Owners may call 615-494-2084 for more information.
- Notes
- Genmar recall no. STR1.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V206000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 12, 2006
- Filed by
- GENMAR HOLDINGS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- STR1
- Owner notification
- June 22, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,608
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
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