Tracker Marine Recalls Trailstar Boat Trailers Due to Brake Failure Risk
Tracker Marine is recalling certain 2012-2013 Trailstar boat trailers because a weld defect can cause brake overheating and failure, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake actuator weld) that can lead to brake failure and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Tracker Marine L.L.C. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Trailstar Nitro and Tahoe boat trailers manufactured between September 28, 2011, and May 13, 2012. The affected vehicles include the Tahoe Q5, Q7, Q8, 195, 215, Q4, and 22, as well as the Nitro Z9, Z7 Sport, Z8, 290 Sport, and Z7 models.
The recall addresses a variance in a bracket welded to the brake actuator shell. This defect prevents the full range of motion of the master cylinder shaft rod, which can cause the brakes to overheat at the wheels. Excessive heat may lead to brake failure and/or possible wheel bearing failure, creating an increased risk of a crash.
Tracker Marine will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake actuators free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Tracker Marine at 1-417-873-4588 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TRAILSTAR TAHOE 195, TAHOE Q5, TAHOE Q7, TAHOE Q8
- Brand
- TRAILSTAR
- Manufacturer
- TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
- Category
- Vehicle — Boat Trailer
- Affected units
- 589
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (12)
- TAHOE 195
- TAHOE Q5
- TAHOE Q7
- TAHOE Q8
- NITRO Z9
- NITRO Z7 SPORT
- TAHOE 215
- TAHOE Q4
- NITRO Z8
- NITRO 290 SPORT
- TAHOE 22
- NITRO Z7
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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