Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

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MALIBUTRAILERSReporting Safety DefectsIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect which couldcause a crash or could cause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Malibu Boats,LLC.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open aninvestigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individualproblems between you, your dealer, or Malibu Boats, LLC.To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotlinetoll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://nhtsa.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 NewJersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtainother information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.Legal Requirements for TowingBe aware that many state and local jurisdictions in North Americahave specific laws and/or ordinances regarding towing. It is theoperator’s responsibility to research and become familiar with specificrequirements that are in effect in the areas in which you will betowing. Information is often available online, but you can also contactyour area’s motor-vehicle office for direction and details.If you will be taking your boat and trailer on vacation or to anouting in another jurisdiction in which you do not regularly tow, itis necessary to determine the appropriate laws for that area. Lawenforcement officers will expect you to have knowledge of applicablelaws and ordinances.Laws can cover, but are not limited to, such componentsand matters as lights, brakes, safety cables, driver’s licenserequirements, trailer licenses and permits, and overall size.Some areas may also have insurance requirements. Determinewhether you must carry liability insurance specifically for towing.If you have financed your boat and/or trailer, your lender mayalso require full coverage. This is also your responsibility todetermine and to secure as needed. Malibu Trailers do not assumeany responsibility for your knowledge and confirmation that therequirements have been met.Basic Safety RulesMake sure you understand all of the operating instructionsprior to attempting to operate this trailer. Accidents are generallycaused by the operator’s failure to follow basic safety rules orwritten precautions. Most accidents can be avoided if the operatoris completely familiar with the trailer and its operation, followsrecommended practices, and is able to recognize and avoidpotentially hazardous situations.Failure to observe the safety recommendations contained in thismanual may result in severe personal injury or death to you or toothers. Use caution and common sense when trailering. Don’t takeunnecessary chances! Basic safety rules are outlined in this sectionof the manual.Malibu strongly encourages people towing to read allsafety material available, and to become familiar with laws andordinances pertaining to towing and driving within applicablejurisdictions. It is advisable to also pay attention to insurancerequirements and to fully insure the trailer, boat and prepare forany potential liability. Review the tow vehicle’s owner’s manualas well, prior to operation and towing.CONNECTIONTO THE TOWVEHICLEPreparationNever tow the trailer and contents, including the boat, behind avehicle that is not rated to tow this weight. Also be certain that thetow hitch is correct. Additional information follows regarding thisimportant factor.The Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) is the total2019 Malibu Boats, LLC Owner’s Manual • Page 144https://www.boat-manuals.com/