The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V661000·Announced 2019-09-18

4-Star Horse Trailer Recall for Insufficient Axle Bearing Grease

4-Star Trailers is recalling 2019 horse trailers because axle bearings may lack proper grease, increasing the risk of wheel lockup and crashes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle bearings) that may result in a wheel locking up, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

4-Star Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 4S8D337 and 4S4D258LQ horse trailers equipped with Dexter axles. The recall addresses a defect where the axles may lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer bearings in the hubs.

The ungreased axle bearings may result in a wheel locking up, which affects vehicle handling and increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 14, 2020.

Owners were notified and the trailers were corrected free of charge. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888 or 4-Star Trailers customer service at 1-800-848-3095 or 1-405-324-7827. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
4-STAR TRAILER HORSE TRAILER
Brand
4-STAR TRAILER
Manufacturer
4-Star Trailers, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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