NHTSA Recall 15V253000: Trailer hitches
Mastercraft Boat Company Inc reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,740 vehicles. It affects 2015 Mastercraft Boat Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V253000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RC-01 and RC-02 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | April 28, 2015 |
| Owner notification | May 11, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mastercraft Boat Company Inc (Mastercraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 boat trailers manufactured April 1, 2014, to March 11, 2015. The trailer tongue bolt may fail allowing the trailer swing tongue to disengage from the tow ball of the vehicle.
Safety risk
If the trailer tongue disconnects from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mastercraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the swing tongue bolt and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Mastercraft customer service at 1-423-884-2221. Mastercraft's numbers for this recall are RC-01 and RC-02.
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.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V253000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mastercraft Boat Trailer | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.