2015 Mastercraft Boat Trailer Recall: Trailer tongue bolt may fail allowing the trailer swing tongue to…
NHTSA campaign 15V253000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Apr 28, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mastercraft Boat Company Inc (Mastercraft) is recalling certain model year 2015 boat trailers manufactured April 1, 2014, to March 11, 2015. The trailer tongue bolt may fail allowing the trailer swing tongue to disengage from the tow ball of the vehicle.
The risk
If the trailer tongue disconnects from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Mastercraft will notify owners, and dealers will replace the swing tongue bolt and hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Mastercraft customer service at 1-423-884-2221. Mastercraft's numbers for this recall are RC-01 and RC-02.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mastercraft | Boat Trailer | 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V253000 (manufacturer number RC-01 and RC-02). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.