Tracker Marine, LLC (Tracker) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Trailstar and Ranger Trail boat trailers. Please refer to the attached document for the full list of affected model numbers. The axle hubs were not tightened properly, which can cause the hubs to...
Manufacturer safety record
Trailstar Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 18 owner complaints and 9 recalls for Trailstar vehicles from 2000 to 2023. The most complained-about model is the K17 (2 complaints).
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Trailstar models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| K17 | 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| K21VTA | 2007-2008 | 2 | 1 |
| P27 | 2007-2008 | 2 | 1 |
| Boat Trailer | 2020-2023 | 1 | 1 |
| K1901 | 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| Nitro Z7 | 2012-2015 | 1 | 1 |
| Nitro Z8 | 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| P16 | 2005-2006 | 1 | 1 |
| PA | 2000-2001 | 1 | 1 |
| PT160 | 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| PT170 | 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| TUN18SAB | 2004-2006 | 1 | 1 |
| Z8 | 2011 | 1 | 1 |
| Z9 | 2011-2012 | 1 | 1 |
| Dump | 2000-2001 | 0 | 1 |
| K17V | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| K18V | 2007-2008 | 0 | 1 |
| K21VHDSA | 2007-2008 | 0 | 1 |
| K23VTA | 2007-2008 | 0 | 1 |
| MK184SA | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| MK204TA | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Nitro 290 Sport | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Nitro Z7 Sport | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Nitro Z9 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| P30 | 2007-2008 | 0 | 1 |
| P32 | 2007-2008 | 0 | 1 |
| PC | 2000-2001 | 0 | 1 |
| SF | 2000-2001 | 0 | 1 |
| Tahoe 195 | 2012-2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Tahoe 215 | 2012-2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Tahoe 22 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Tahoe Q4 | 2012-2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Tahoe Q5 | 2012-2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Tahoe Q7 | 2012-2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Tahoe Q8 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Nitro Z-7 | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Trailstar vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 Trailstar K21VTA | 2 | 1 | - |
| 2 | 2008 Trailstar K17 | 2 | 1 | - |
| 3 | 2008 Trailstar K1901 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 4 | 2008 Trailstar P27 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 5 | 2008 Trailstar Nitro Z-7 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 6 | 2011 Trailstar Z9 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 7 | 2011 Trailstar Z8 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 8 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 9 | 2015 Trailstar Nitro Z7 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 10 | 2022 Trailstar Boat Trailer | 1 | 1 | C |
| 11 | 2001 Trailstar PA | 1 | 1 | - |
| 12 | 2004 Trailstar TUN18SAB | 1 | 1 | D |
| 13 | 2006 Trailstar PT160 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 14 | 2006 Trailstar PT170 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 15 | 2006 Trailstar P16 | 1 | 1 | - |
Latest Trailstar recalls
Tracker marine is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 trailstar nitro and tahoe boat trailers, manufactured from september 28, 2011, through may 13, 2012. Variance of a bracket welded in the brake actuator shell prevents the full range of motion of the...
Tracker marine is recalling certain model year 2012 trailstar z8 trailers and model year 2011-2012 trailstar z9 trailers, manufactured from july 12, 2010, through november 10, 2011. The brake caliper pins were not tightened to the correct specification...
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...
Certain boat trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'Tire selection and rims.' The original capacity tag displays an incorrect weight capacity for the trailer.
Certain boat trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'Tire selection and rims.' The original capacity tag displays an incorrect weight capacity for the trailer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data