NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2016 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized 4-Star Trailer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Brake Fluid Leak from Ruptured Brake Line
NHTSA #17V036000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported January 17, 2017 · 4-STAR TRAILERS, INC
Potentially affected: 227 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified March 14, 2017 · Vehicles built January 1, 2012 – October 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
4-Star Trailers, Inc. (4-Star) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Gooseneck Horse trailers. The hydraulic brake line may rupture where it connects to the brake caliper, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking.
Safety consequence
If the hydraulic brake line ruptures there may be a loss of brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
4-Star will notify owners, and dealers will change the brake line compression fitting to a banjo fitting, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact 4-Star customer service at 1-800-848-3095.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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