Recall 12V446 affects 614 2010-2013 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts boat-trailer packages for trailer overloading. Repair is free at any franchised Tracker Marine dealer.
Tracker Marine is recalling 614 2010-2013 Mako 18 Lts boat and trailer packages because the included EZ Loader trailers lack enough load capacity for the boats they were built to carry. An overloaded trailer can suffer axle or tire failure, which raises crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once Tracker Marine makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label and capacity rating on the trailer tell an owner how much load the trailer is built to carry. For the 2010-2013 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts boat and trailer package, that rating is supposed to match the boat the trailer was sold to transport. The trailer is part of the safety system, not just a storage or launch tool.
In this recall, the EZ Loader-brand AB 18-20 trailer paired with the Mako 18 Lts boat does not have enough load carrying capacity for that boat package. That means the trailer can be overloaded during normal towing. An overloaded trailer is working beyond its certified rating, and the trailer can fail instead of carrying the boat as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure listed for this recall. Owners should treat the capacity mismatch itself as the problem, even if the trailer looks normal before a trip.
Who's affected?
The same label issue appears across the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years.
| 2013 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2010 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2012 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 614 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Trailer overloading can cause axle or tire failure and increase crash risk. Until the trailer is inspected and remedied, keep loads within the posted rating and arrange service before towing with a heavy load. Repair will be free at any franchised Tracker Marine dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2013 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts boat and trailer package is included in this recall.
- Use the owner notice from Tracker Marine for repair instructions, or call Tracker Marine at 417-873-4588 if you never received it.
- Ask Tracker Marine which free trailer-capacity repair applies to your boat and trailer combination, since the fix addresses overloaded trailers that face axle or tire failure.
- Reference recall number 12V446 when you call or schedule service.
- Avoid hauling the boat on the trailer until Tracker Marine confirms the trailer has the proper load capacity and the recall repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
For this campaign, the dealer first matches the repair to the exact Mako 18 Lts boat and trailer combination. A Tracker Marine technician then remedies the trailer based on that setup. The work can include replacing axle assemblies, adding brakes, or replacing wheels and tires so the trailer has the load capacity needed for the boat it carries. The dealer repair will be free once available. The source remedy says the safety recall began on October 4, 2012, but this record does not confirm a current available-remedy status.
Timeline
| September 11, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 4, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V446?
Recall 12V446 covers 614 2010-2013 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts boat and trailer packages with trailers that lack enough load carrying capacity for the boats they were built to transport. Trailer overloading can cause axle or tire failure, increasing crash risk. Dealers will remedy the trailers for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2013 Tracker Marine Mako 18 Lts is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific boat and trailer package is included in recall 12V446. If it is, contact a franchised Tracker Marine dealer and ask which trailer remedy applies to your boat and trailer combination. Reference recall number 12V446 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to complete recall remedies at no cost, and Tracker Marine's remedy states that dealers will remedy the trailers free of charge. The repair depends on the boat and trailer combination and involves dealer-installed trailer parts.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer overloading. If the trailer does not have enough load carrying capacity for the boat, the axle or tires can fail while the trailer is being used, increasing crash risk. The free dealer remedy is meant to correct that load-capacity problem.
When did this Tracker Marine recall start?
Tracker Marine began the safety recall on October 4, 2012. If you own a 2010-2013 Mako 18 Lts boat and trailer package and never received a notice, check your VIN and call Tracker Marine at 417-873-4588 or a franchised dealer with recall number 12V446.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V446000 |
|---|---|
| Tracker Marine customer service | 417-873-4588 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V446 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V446000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →