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
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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.
Malibu Trailers
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 does not assume
any responsibility for your knowledge and confirmation that the
requirements have been met.
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! Some basic safety rules are outlined in this
section of the manual.
Malibu strongly encourages people towing to read all safety
material available, including non-owners of trailers who are towing,
and to become familiar with laws and ordinances pertaining to
towing and driving within applicable jurisdictions. It is advisable to
