The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V036000·Announced 2017-01-17

4-Star Trailers Recalls 2012-2016 Gooseneck Horse Trailers for Brake Line Defect

4-Star Trailers is recalling 2012-2016 Gooseneck Horse trailers because a hydraulic brake line may rupture, causing a loss of braking power and 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 in the braking system that results in a loss of braking power and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

4-Star Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2016 Gooseneck Horse trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the hydraulic brake line may rupture where it connects to the brake caliper. This rupture can result in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking power.

If the hydraulic brake line ruptures, there may be a loss of brake power, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 14, 2017.

4-Star will notify owners, and dealers will change the brake line compression fitting to a banjo fitting, free of charge. Owners may contact 4-Star customer service at 1-800-848-3095 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
4-STAR TRAILER HORSE GOOSENECK
Brand
4-STAR TRAILER
Manufacturer
4-STAR TRAILERS, INC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
227

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 (1)

  • HORSE GOOSENECK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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