Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E016000 Reported March 27, 2000

Nht intex/boat trailer monoleaf springs

Nhk Intex Corporation · Suspension · 13,049 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00E016000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
13,049
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 27, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: some monoleaf springs installed on certain boat trailers, manufactured between 8/20/99 and 10/28/99, were not properly heat treated. these trailers experience breakages while in use.

Safety Consequence

If the spring breaks, it could cause the axle on the boat trailer to also break, which, in turn, may cause damage to the boat or cause a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Nhk has stopped imports of any further springs and has notified all immediate distributors, ufp, and all original equipment manufacturers to stop making their trailers with the defective springs and to stop sale on all inventory.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nhk Intex Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 00E016000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00E016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E016000?

NHTSA recall 00E016000 was issued by Nhk Intex Corporation on March 27, 2000. It addresses: Nht intex/boat trailer monoleaf springs. The recall affects approximately 13,049 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nhk Intex Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E016000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.