Vehicle recall 21V553000 · July 21, 2021
2021-2022 Ranger Trail RT198P
An incorrect-size safety cable was installed, which is under-rated for the size of the trailer.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- The safety cable may not prevent trailer detachment in the event the coupler fails, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V553000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2021
- Filed by
- Tracker Marine, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- TS-0039
- Owner notification
- August 25, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 145
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ranger Trail RT198P (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
Has your Ranger Trail been repaired?
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