2012 Ez Loader Boat Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2012-03-26 · campaign 12V129000 · 21 vehicles
Defect: EZ LOADER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EZ LOADER BOAT TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A CARLISLE HYDRASTAR BRAKE ACTUATOR. ONE OF THE ROTATING COMPONENTS IN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MISSED A HEAT TREAT OPERATION CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO WEAR AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE. AS A RESULT, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY IN THE TRAILER.
Risk: LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Fix: THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EZ LOADER AT 1-509-489-0181.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2013-01-29 · 1ZE-T921R-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was issued to provide additional oversight on the importance of wheel nut torque specifications and installation requirements.
What owners report
2017-07-05 · Wheels“tl* the contact owns a 2012 ez loader boat trailer. the contact stated that while driving at 68 mph, the entire rear driver's side tire detached and fractured from the axle. the contact was able to drive back to his residence slowly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contact…”
2015-09-01 · Service Brakes · 400 mi“i have been experiencing difficulty in getting the brakes to function properly on e z loader boat trailer since i first used it to place my boat into the ocean. i would hose off the brakes and wheels at the ramp with fresh water after launching and retriving the boat. i have used soap from my pressure washer when i returned to my home which is wit…”
2015-08-12 · Service Brakes · 500 mi“trailer surge brakes failed to operate. truck swerved/was pushed onto the shoulder then into opposite lane. when trailer was inspected later the brake lines were found to be completely rusted through. additionally the u-bolts that hold the rollers are also severely rusted. failure of these bolts will result in the boat coming off the traile…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.