Recall 14V049 covers 50 2013-2014 Ez Loader Boat Trailer trailers with CrossTrax wheel lips that can crack and separate. Ez Loader has no remedy plan.
Ez Loader is recalling 50 2013-2014 Boat Trailer units equipped with Carlisle 15X6" and 16X6" CrossTrax Series trailer wheels because the wheel lips are susceptible to cracking and separation. If a wheel separates, the trailer tire can rapidly lose air pressure and raise crash risk; Ez Loader dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheels on a 2013-2014 Ez Loader Boat Trailer carry the trailer's load through the tire, hub, and axle. The outer lip of each wheel holds the tire bead in place, which helps keep the tire seated and sealed while the trailer is being towed. These trailers were equipped with Carlisle CrossTrax Series wheels in 15X6" and 16X6" sizes.
On the affected wheels, the wheel lip is susceptible to cracking. As the crack grows, part of the lip can separate from the wheel instead of holding the tire bead firmly in place. The suspect wheels are Carlisle part numbers 922MB561235 15" 5 lug and 922MB566035 15" 6 lug, manufactured between October 2011 and July 2013.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner who sees cracking, separation, or tire bead damage should treat the wheel as suspect and contact an Ez Loader dealer for recall repair guidance.
Who's affected?
Both model years list wheel hardware as the component, so trailer year alone does not confirm inclusion.
| 2014 Ez Loader Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ez Loader Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 50 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A tire separation can cause rapid air-pressure loss and increase the risk of a crash. If a trailer tire loses pressure, slow down, stop in a safe place, and arrange service before towing farther. Repair is free at any franchised Ez Loader dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Ez Loader Boat Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ez Loader dealer or Ez Loader customer service to ask for the free repair path for the cracking CrossTrax wheel lips.
- Reference recall number 14V049 when you call so the dealer or Ez Loader can match the trailer to the wheel recall.
- Inspect the trailer wheels before towing, and stop using the trailer if a wheel lip shows cracking or separation.
What happens at the repair
Ez Loader has not provided dealer repair instructions in the filing, so the exact service process is not described yet. The recall concerns Carlisle CrossTrax trailer wheels with lips that are susceptible to cracking and separation. Once Ez Loader gives dealers the repair instructions, the recall repair is free. For repair timing, contact Ez Loader at 1-509-489-0181. Ez Loader has a general reimbursement plan on file for documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this recall. Keep any paid repair paperwork and ask Ez Loader how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 10, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V049?
Recall 14V049 covers 50 2013-2014 Ez Loader Boat Trailer units equipped with Carlisle Transportation Products 15X6" and 16X6" CrossTrax Series trailer wheels. The wheel lips are susceptible to cracking and separation, which can cause rapid tire air loss and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Ez Loader Boat Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V049. If it is, contact Ez Loader at 1-509-489-0181 or a franchised Ez Loader dealer, reference recall 14V049, and ask how the wheel remedy will be handled.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost once the remedy is set. For recall 14V049, Ez Loader's filing did not name a specific remedy plan, so ask Ez Loader or the dealer how the no-cost wheel repair will be completed.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is rapid tire air loss from a cracked or separated trailer wheel lip. If that happens while towing, the trailer tire can lose pressure quickly and increase crash risk. Confirm the trailer by VIN before towing plans, then ask Ez Loader for repair handling.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V049000 |
|---|---|
| Ez Loader customer service | 1-509-489-0181 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V049 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V049000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (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 →