Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V187000 Reported April 27, 2007

Swing-tongue assembly

Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc. · N/A · 3,600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V187000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,600
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 27, 2007

Defect Summary

Certain boat trailers utilize a "swing-tongue" assembly, in which the tongue of the trailer swings on a pivot to allow the trailer to be stored in a smaller area. a flat washer was omittied or the flat washer can fail, causing the pivot bolt assembly to fall through the swing tongue assembly.

Safety Consequence

If the pivot bolt assembly fails, the tongue is likely to swing open and collapse. if this occurs while the trailer is underway, this could result in a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a hardware kit and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can perform the installation for them. the repair involves replacing the front hinge pin with a replacement hinge pin hardware kit free of charge. the recall began on may 15, 2007. owners may contact ez loader at 800-553-7855.

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 Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 07V187000 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 07V187000

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

What is recall 07V187000?

NHTSA recall 07V187000 was issued by Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc. on April 27, 2007. It addresses: Swing-tongue assembly. The recall affects approximately 3,600 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ez Loader Custom Boat Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V187000 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.