The defect
Malibu Boats, LLC (Malibu Boats) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Triple Axle Boat Trailers. The brake line may fracture at the connection point to the caliper, causing a loss of brake function.
The risk
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will repair the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2025. Owners may contact Malibu Boats customer service at 1-865-458-5478.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Malibu Boats Triple Axle Boat Trailer | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu Boats Triple Axle Boat Trailer | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Malibu Boats Triple Axle Boat Trailer | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Malibu Boats Triple Axle Boat Trailer | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Malibu Boats Triple Axle Boat Trailer | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Malibu Boats Triple Axle Boat Trailer | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Malibu Boats Triple Axle Boat Trailer | 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2025
37 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic.
| 25V873000 17 Dec 2025 | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| 25V859000 11 Dec 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 25V846000 9 Dec 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 25V823000 1 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V768000 6 Nov 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V693000 10 Oct 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V564000 29 Aug 2025 | Tuff Trailer USA Inc. |
| 25V550000 26 Aug 2025 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025