- The problem
- 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 allowing them to come loose.
- The risk
- The brake caliper pins could back out resulting in loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Tracker will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper, and repair the trailers as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 30, 2012. Owners may contact tracker marine at 1-417-873-4588.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Trailstar Z9 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Trailstar Z9 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2012 for the service brakes, air. For comparison, the 2012 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Trailstar Z9 problems
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2011 Trailstar Z9 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2011 Trailstar Z9
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
On july 7, 2014, we left to go camping towing our boat benind the rv. We were traveling down i-40 and about 100 miles from home when we noticed the boat trailer was swaying. We exited the highway and did a walk around the trailer to check the tires and hitch but did not find anything wrong and continued to conchas lake state park, an additional 90 miles or so. When I went to unhook the boat I could not. Tracker trailstar features a swing away trailer tongue that was less than 8" off the ground. The bolt (on...
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the passenger side) which has a grease hole down the middle broke with only a third of the bolt left. The weld that holds the locking pin on the other side of the tongue was almost gone and I was an inch of weld away from losing the boat trailer. I used to work in the foundry at mercury marine and after looking at the bolit, it is my belief that the foundry may have hardened the bolt too hard. Nevertheless the boat did break and if I was traveling any further down the highway I believe the tongue would have disengaged from the body of the trailer and possibly caused an accident. I have less than 5,000 miles on this trailer. *Tr
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Trailstar Z9 | 1 | 1 | - | |
| 2011 Trailstar Z8 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2011 Trailstar Z9
Does the 2011 Trailstar Z9 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Trailstar Z9: service brakes, air (January 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Trailstar Z9?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Trailstar Z9 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 22, 2014 and the latest on July 22, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2011 Trailstar Z9 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data