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2005 4-STAR TRAILERS HORSE TRAILER

2 recalls — 5 complaints

07V396000 Aug 31, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH COVERED HAYRACKS, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYRACK TO THE ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE HAYRACK TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYRACK TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ROOF OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 4-STAR AT 1-800-848-3095.
456 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: 4-STAR TRAILERS, INC
06V302000 Aug 9, 2006
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HORSE TRAILERS, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYPOD TO THE ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL.
Consequence
THIS ALLOWS THE HAYPOD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER. THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO OTHERS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYPOD TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ROOF OF THE TRAILER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 4-STAR AT 1-800-848-3095.
110 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: 4-STAR TRAILERS, INC

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
EQUIPMENT1
TRAILER HITCHES1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 15, 2007
Incident date: Oct 4, 2007
THE LR TIRE ON MY 5TH WHEEL FAILED. WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY CAMPGROUND FOR THE NIGHT, I NOTICED THE TREAD ON THAT TIRE WAS GONE AND THAT IT HAD RUPTURED THE LP GAS SUPPLY LINE FLEX HOSE TO MY SLIDE-OUT. THE TIRE STILL HAD THE FULL RATED PRESSURE OF 110 PSI IN IT, THAT IS WHY I DID NOT NOTICE THE FAILUR... Read more
EQUIPMENT Jan 29, 2007
Incident date: Dec 15, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT HAD A 2005 BIG TEX TRAILER HITCHED TO A 1999 SUBURBAN 1500 WHEN HE HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY. THE BRAKES FAILED, AND THE TRAILER WOULD NOT STOP. HOWEVER, THE TRAILER EVENTUALLY STOPPED, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES Jan 29, 2007
Incident date: Dec 15, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT HAD A 2005 BIG TEX TRAILER HITCHED TO A 1999 SUBURBAN 1500 WHEN HE HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY. THE BRAKES FAILED, AND THE TRAILER WOULD NOT STOP. HOWEVER, THE TRAILER EVENTUALLY STOPPED, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jan 29, 2007
Incident date: Dec 15, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT HAD A 2005 BIG TEX TRAILER HITCHED TO A 1999 SUBURBAN 1500 WHEN HE HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY. THE BRAKES FAILED, AND THE TRAILER WOULD NOT STOP. HOWEVER, THE TRAILER EVENTUALLY STOPPED, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL Sep 1, 2006
Incident date: Jun 20, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE ON THE APPALACHIAN 22 FOOT DECKOVER TRAILER DEFLATED WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTION, THE RUBBER OF THE TIRE WAS PEELED AWAY FROM THE NYLON CORDS. THE TIRE WAS CHANGED HOWEVER THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. THE TIRE WA... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations — 4-STAR TRAILERS HORSE TRAILER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE05044 Opened: Aug 17, 2005 — Closed: Oct 19, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2003
LOOSE AXLE HARDWARE
ODI DISCOVERED THIS PROBLEM DURING A SERVICE BULLETIN REVIEW.ON JULY 21, 2005, 4-STAR FORWARDED ODI A COPY OF A SERVICE LETTER RECENTLY SENT TO THEIR DEALERS AND OWNERS ADVISING THEM OF THE IMMEDIATE NEED TO INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS ON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.A LINE TECHNICIAN DIS... Read more

4-STAR TRAILERS HORSE TRAILER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the 4-STAR TRAILERS HORSE TRAILER across all model years (2003–2007).

8 Total Recalls
14 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

4-STAR TRAILERS HORSE TRAILER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2007 1 1 View
2006 2 4 View
2005 (current) 2 5
2004 2 3 View
2003 1 1 View

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