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2019 4-Star Trailer Horse Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 9, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 18, 2019
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 4-Star Trailer Horse Trailer, most frequently naming the suspension and transmission categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Suspension150.0%
  • Transmission150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
19V661000

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Sep 18, 2019
4 units potentially affected
The defect: 4-Star Trailers, Inc. (4-Star Trailers) is recalling certain 2019 4S8D337 and 4S4D258LQ trailers equipped with Dexter axles. The axles may lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer bearings in the hubs.
The risk: The ungreased axle bearings may result in a wheel locking up, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy: All owners were notified and the trailers were corrected, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2020. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888 or 4-Star Trailers customer service at 1-800-848-3095 or 1-405-324-7827.
4-Star Trailers, IncView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Jun 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 4-Star Horse Trailer. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the rear wheel on the driver’s of the trailer detached from the axle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the wheel and the axle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred two more times. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V661000 (Suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

NHTSA ID
11665789
Incident
Jun 9, 2023
Mileage
300,000 mi
Transmission
Filed Mar 21, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 FCC RV. The contact stated while reviewing the trailer; he noticed transmission fluid leaking under the engine. There were no warning lights illuminated. The trailer was diagnosed three times as transmission cooler failure. The failure was repaired by a local mechanic and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 21,500.

NHTSA ID
11457601
Incident
Mar 7, 2022
Mileage
21,500 mi