Vehicle recall 97V214000 · December 1, 1997

1997 Shoremaster Xtreme

Vehicle description: snowmobile two place tilt and v-front trailers.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: snowmobile two place tilt and v-front trailers. The axle hub was not properly sized. The axle hub is 6.5 inches in diamter, but should have been 5.5 inches in diameter.
Consequence: Over time, the bolt holes in the wheel rim could become elongated and cause rim failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hubs, or in the laternative, larger tires will be provided to fit on the existing hubs.
Notes: Owner notification began December 3, 1997.OWNERS who take their trailers to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact shoremaster at 1-800-328-8945.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V214000
Reported to NHTSA: December 1, 1997
Filed by: SHOREMASTER, INC.
Owner notification: December 3, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 125
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Hub

Recall 97V214000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Shoremaster Xtreme (1997): 1997

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