The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V343000·Announced 2023-05-05

2020-2023 Trailstar and Ranger Trail Boat Trailers Recalled for Hub Seizure

Tracker Marine is recalling 2020-2023 Trailstar and Ranger Trail boat trailers because axle hubs were not tightened properly, which can cause hub seizure and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect—improperly tightened hubs can seize and cause loss of control. While the defect is real and serious, no injuries or crashes have been reported, placing it in the 'High' category for risk-of-harm situations without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Tracker Marine, LLC is recalling certain Trailstar and Ranger Trail boat trailers from model years 2020 through 2023 due to improper hub tightening. Approximately 27,078 units are affected.

The axle hubs on these trailers were not tightened properly during manufacturing. Improperly tightened hubs can seize while the trailer is in motion, which can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Owners should not tow a boat and should drive at reduced speeds until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the hubs at no charge. Owners may contact Tracker's customer service at 1-417-873-4555 for more information, or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2021 TRAILSTAR BOAT TRAILER
Brand
TRAILSTAR
Manufacturer
Tracker Marine, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Boat Trailer
Hazard
  • hub-seizure
  • loss-of-control
Affected units
27,078

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)

  • BOAT TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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