NHTSA Campaign 17V036000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Issued by 4-STAR TRAILERS, INC · Reported Jan 17, 2017 · 227 vehicles affected

What's wrong

4-Star Trailers, Inc. (4-Star) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Gooseneck Horse trailers. The hydraulic brake line may rupture where it connects to the brake caliper, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking.

Consequence

If the hydraulic brake line ruptures there may be a loss of brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

4-Star will notify owners, and dealers will change the brake line compression fitting to a banjo fitting, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact 4-Star customer service at 1-800-848-3095.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
4 STAR HORSE GOOSENECK 2012 227
4 STAR HORSE GOOSENECK 2013 227
4 STAR HORSE GOOSENECK 2014 227
4 STAR HORSE GOOSENECK 2015 227
4 STAR HORSE GOOSENECK 2016 227
4-STAR TRAILER HORSE GOOSENECK 2012 227
4-STAR TRAILER HORSE GOOSENECK 2013 227
4-STAR TRAILER HORSE GOOSENECK 2014 227
4-STAR TRAILER HORSE GOOSENECK 2015 227
4-STAR TRAILER HORSE GOOSENECK 2016 227

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V036000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.