Vehicle recall 81V143000 · November 30, 1981

EZ Loader 4.2M and Sprint

The spring-hangers, which are brackets located on each side of the axle, have a tendency to bend when subjected to repeated or severe jolts or stresses.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The spring-hangers, which are brackets located on each side of the axle, have a tendency to bend when subjected to repeated or severe jolts or stresses. Eventually they may break, causing the axle to become detached from the trailer and forcing the towing vehicle off the road.
Remedy: A drawbar apparatus will be installed to provide additional support to the spring-hangers. Any damaged spring-hanger assemblies will be replaced without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: boat trailers.system: suspension; spring-hanger.consequences of defect: this defect can result in vehicle accident withoutwarning, property damage, and personal injury.note: owners are urged to avoid towing the trailer over poor roads or roughterrain until repairs are completed.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V143000
Reported to NHTSA: November 30, 1981
Filed by: EZ LOADER BOAT TRLRS, INC
Owner notification: November 25, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,517
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket

Recall 81V143000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

EZ Loader 4.2M (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
EZ Loader Sprint (1980-1981): 1981, 1980

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