The problem
On certain horse trailers, the fasteners securing the haypod to the roof mounting bracket may fail.
The risk
This allows the haypod to separate from the trailer. This could pose a serious hazard to others.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized 4-Star Trailers dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V302000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.