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2008 TRAILSTAR K17

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 3 TSBs

08V133000 Mar 20, 2008
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Defect Description
TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING 1,161 MY 2007 TRAILSTAR K17V, K18V, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, P27, P30, P32, AND MY 2008 K17, K18V, K1901, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, P27, P30, P32, MK184SA, AND MK204TA GALVANIZED BOAT TRAILERS USING JACKS MADE BY SHELBY INDUSTRIES (TRACKER PART NO. 129111, SHELBY PART NO... Read more
Consequence
IF THE JACK FALLS OFF WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD OCCUR OR A VEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUT AND BOLT THAT IS PART OF THE TRAILER JACK MOUNTING HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.
1,161 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:REAR1
TIRES1
TIRES Jun 30, 2014
Incident date: Jun 21, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR LT24575R16 TRAIL TRAC TIRES, SIZE: 175/80R13. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES EXHIBITED BLISTERING. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND SENT A SET OF REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXHIBITED A VE... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR May 1, 2008
Incident date: Apr 19, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 BOAT TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE ROAD SIDE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR VALVES WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 TRAILSTAR K17

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
190000 TIRES1
Notification 8 Nov 10, 2010
190000 TIRES
Announcing to dealers the termination date of Service Bulletin #TS-0024
Notification 6 Jun 5, 2008
350000 EQUIPMENT
Direct dealers to Phoenix USA, the supplier of plastic trim rings and center caps, for replacement of missing rings or centers at supplier's request.
Notification 5 Mar 25, 2008
350000 EQUIPMENT
HP pontoon trailers require different uprights to prevent potential damage to the pontoon logs.

TRAILSTAR K17 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TRAILSTAR K17 across all model years (2008–2008).

1 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

Other TRAILSTAR Models

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