NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8
The 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Trailstar dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #12V290000Reported June 22, 2012 · TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
Defect description
TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR NITRO AND TAHOE BOAT TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2011, THROUGH MAY 13, 2012. VARIANCE OF A BRACKET WELDED IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR SHELL PREVENTS THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SHAFT ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AT THE WHEELS. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND/OR POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
Safety consequence
IF EITHER OCCURS THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Free manufacturer remedy
TRACKER MARINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4588.
Notes
TRACKER MARINES CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS TS-0027. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.