Recall Register

Trailstar: recalls by model and year

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for Trailstar. The register has 2 model lines of the make, model years 2001 to 2019. NHTSA has no complaint on file for the make.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.

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Model lines

2 model lines, in the order of the number of complaints.

Trailstar: recall campaigns and complaints for each model line
Model lineModel yearsCampaignsComplaintsComplaints for each model yearComponent with the most mentions
V 21 VSA4200.0
Dump Trailer3200.0

This table compares the model lines of Trailstar only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not compare one make with a different make.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Newest recall campaigns

The newest 4 of 4.

  1. 21V463000Received . 3 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Trailstar International Inc. (Trailstar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 International Dump trailers equipped with Ingersoll Smart-Steer self steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the steer arm and apply welds, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact Trailstar customer service at 330-821-9900.

    Report filed by Trailstar International Inc. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

  2. 18V585000Received . 37 units.

    Wheels / Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Trailstar International Inc. (Trailstar) is recalling certain 2019 Dump trailers. The locking device on the wheel end nut may be improperly installed, which can cause the wheel to separate from the axle.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the wheel separates from the axle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Trailstar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining clip on the Pro Torque nuts, properly securing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin on September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Trailstar customer service at 1-330-821-9900 or AXN Heavy Duty at 1-502-882-9122.

    Report filed by Trailstar International Inc. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 1 make, model and year entry.

  3. 04V462000Received . 8 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain boat trailers, the trailer/boat combination may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr).
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This condition will cause unusual wear to the tires and could cause a sudden loss of tire pressure while in operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will increase the gvwr of existing trailers, by replacing a new axle on the trailers. The recall began september 23, 2004. Owners should contact tracker marine at 1-417-873-4528.

    Report filed by TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.. Manufacturer campaign number TM0017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: . The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

  4. 04V461000Received . 50 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain boat trailers, the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of 2990 lbs. Is inadequate.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This condition will cause unusual wear to the tire and could cause a sudden loss of tire pressure while in operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will increase the gvwr of the existing trailers. The recall began september 14, 2004. Customers should contact tracker marine at 1-417-873-4528.

    Report filed by TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.. Manufacturer campaign number TM0016. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

Download all 4 campaigns of Trailstar (CSV)

Counts by year

Recall campaigns that name Trailstar vehicles, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 2004, with 2 campaigns.
Complaints about Trailstar vehicles, by the year NHTSA received them.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. Trailstar: recalls by model and year. https://recallregister.com/make/trailstar/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
Investigations that name the make
0
Units in the campaigns
98

Manufacturers in the recall file: Trailstar International Inc; TRACKER MARINE L.L.C..

The make name is the name in the NHTSA files. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Trailstar model line has the most recall campaigns?
The Dump Trailer: 2 campaigns for 3 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.
How many units are in the recall campaigns for Trailstar?
98 units in 4 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.