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.