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2008 Trailstar K17

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
2
Latest Jun 30, 2014
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.
1
Latest Mar 20, 2008
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 2008 Trailstar K17, most frequently naming the suspension and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 3 manufacturer communications are on file.

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%
  • Tires & wheels150.0%

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
08V133000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

Mar 20, 2008
1,161 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 (TRACKER PART NO. 129111, SHELBY PART NO. 5874A8-24HGX). THESE TRAILERS ARE USED WITH KENNER, SUN TRACKER, AND MAKO BOAT MODELS. THE MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TRAILER JACK, WHICH IS USED TO ELEVATE THE TRAILER TONGUE DURING STORAGE, MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE JACK ASSEMBLY TO DISENGAGE FROM THE TRAILER.
The risk: IF THE JACK FALLS OFF WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD OCCUR OR A VEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUT AND BOLT THAT IS PART OF THE TRAILER JACK MOUNTING HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.
TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Tires & wheels
Filed Jun 30, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR LT24575R16 TRAIL TRAC TIRES, SIZE: 175/80R13. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES EXHIBITED BLISTERING. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND SENT A SET OF REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXHIBITED A VERY LARGE 2-INCH BUBBLE AND WAS SHOWING THE RIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
10606946
Incident
Jun 21, 2010
Suspension
Filed May 1, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 BOAT TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE ROAD SIDE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR VALVES WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100.

NHTSA ID
10226405
Incident
Apr 19, 2008
Mileage
1,100 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

Notification 8

TIRES

Announcing to dealers the termination date of Service Bulletin #TS-0024

Notification 6

EQUIPMENT

Direct dealers to Phoenix USA, the supplier of plastic trim rings and center caps, for replacement of missing rings or centers at supplier's request.

Notification 5

EQUIPMENT

HP pontoon trailers require different uprights to prevent potential damage to the pontoon logs.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.