2006 4-STAR TRAILERS HORSE TRAILER
2 recalls — 4 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Sep 13, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 COVENANT ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE STRIKING THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE AND SEVERED THE BRAKE WIRES. THE AXLE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE REMAINS. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.
TIRES
Jul 30, 2007
Incident date: Jun 20, 2007
20 JUNE 2007 WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 NORTH @ MILE 72 AT 65 MPH LEFT CAMPER TIRE FAILED, TOOK ALL PLUMBING OFF CAMPER, RIM DESTROYED. THERE'S WAS NOTHING LEFT TO SAVE. HIT NOTHING IN ROAD, TIRE WAS AT 52 PSI 1 HOUR BEFORE. TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR MARATHON. REPLACED BOTH TIRES. GOODYEAR DEALER DIDN'T CARRY ... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES
Apr 9, 2007
Incident date: Oct 15, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 STEHL TOW DOLLY BY TRAILER CORPORATION OF AMERICA. THE HITCH DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING ON AN INCLINE. THE SAFETY CHAINS YANKED THE TRAILER INTO THE BACK OF A BUS, CAUSING $5,000 IN DAMAGE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED UP THE INCLINE WHEN THE PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THE TRAI... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Nov 12, 2006
Incident date: Jun 20, 2006
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH IN HEAVY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE (KENDA USA LOADSTAR) ON OUR APPALACHIAN 22 FOOT DECKOVER TRAILER BLEWOUT. THE TIRE RUBBER PEELED AWAY FROM THE NYLON CORDS AND LEFT A VERY LARGE HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. WHILE CHANGING THIS TIRE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT ONE... 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
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