Reporting Safety Defects - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

MALIBU
TRAILERS

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Malibu Boats,
LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Malibu Boats, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
nhtsa.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.
safercar.gov.
Legal Requirements for Towing
Be aware that many state and local jurisdictions in North America
have specific laws and/or ordinances regarding towing. It is the
operator's responsibility to research and become familiar with specific
requirements that are in effect in the areas in which you will be
towing. Information is often available online, but you can also contact
your area's motor-vehicle office for direction and details.
If you will be taking your boat and trailer on vacation or to an
outing in another jurisdiction in which you do not regularly tow, it
is necessary to determine the appropriate laws for that area. Law
enforcement officers will expect you to have knowledge of applicable
laws and ordinances.
Laws can cover, but are not limited to, such components
and matters as lights, brakes, safety cables, driver's license
requirements, trailer licenses and permits, and overall size.
Some areas may also have insurance requirements. Determine
whether you must carry liability insurance specifically for towing.
If you have financed your boat and/or trailer, your lender may
also require full coverage. This is also your responsibility to
determine and to secure as needed. Malibu Trailers do not assume
any responsibility for your knowledge and confirmation that the
requirements have been met.
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Basic Safety Rules
Make sure you understand all of the operating instructions
prior to attempting to operate this trailer. Accidents are generally
caused by the operator's failure to follow basic safety rules or
written precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if the operator
is completely familiar with the trailer and its operation, follows
recommended practices, and is able to recognize and avoid
potentially hazardous situations.
Failure to observe the safety recommendations contained in this
manual may result in severe personal injury or death to you or to
others. Use caution and common sense when trailering. Don't take
unnecessary chances! Basic safety rules are outlined in this section
of the manual.
Malibu strongly encourages people towing to read all
safety material available, and to become familiar with laws and
ordinances pertaining to towing and driving within applicable
jurisdictions. It is advisable to also pay attention to insurance
requirements and to fully insure the trailer, boat and prepare for
any potential liability. Review the tow vehicle's owner's manual
as well, prior to operation and towing.
CONNECTION
TO THE TOW
VEHICLE
Preparation
Never tow the trailer and contents, including the boat, behind a
vehicle that is not rated to tow this weight. Also be certain that the
tow hitch is correct. Additional information follows regarding this
important factor.
The Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) is the total