NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 4-Star Horse Trailer Recalls & Complaints
The 2009 4-Star Horse Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized 4-Star dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 4-Star Horse Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2009 4-Star Horse Trailer owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 4-Star Horse Trailer, describing incidents dated November 1, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Structure 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11235022 · Filed
THE TRAILER (UNPOWERED VEHICLE) I RENTED FROM BUDGET RENTAL PUT MY SAFETY AT RISK. I WAS GIVEN UNSAFE EQUIPMENT THAT JEOPARDIZED MY SAFETY. AS SHOWN IN THE PHOTOS THE LUG NUT STUD IS MISSING ON THE WHEEL, THE SAFETY CABLES WERE BROKEN AND MISSING PINS, AND THE VEHICLE HAD A DAMAGED DROP TUBE.
Interior Side Door Lock May Become Inoperable
NHTSA #13V513000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported October 17, 2013 · Outlaw Conversions
Potentially affected: 10 vehicles
Owners notified May 23, 2014 · Vehicles built January 1, 2006 – April 25, 2013 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Outlaw Conversions (Outlaw) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Hart, 4-Star, and Platinum gooseneck horse trailers with living quarters manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.
Safety consequence
If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Outlaw will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The owners could not be loacated for this recall Owners may contact Outlaw at 1-254-968-5733 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.
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.
Other 4-Star Horse Trailer model years
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