The problem
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.
The risk
This could pose a serious hazard to following vehicles increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 07V396000.
- 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.