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2008 Trailstar K21VTA

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.
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Latest Sep 4, 2017
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 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 K21VTA, most frequently naming the seat belts, suspension and tires & wheels categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 4 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

  • Seat belts133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%
  • Tires & wheels133.3%

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

Seat beltsSuspension
Filed Sep 4, 2017

AS A PASSENGER ON THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION BUS NO 2202 AT 6:00 AM. I HAVE PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED THE REPEAT FAILURE OF THE BUSINESS SEAT BELTS FOR THE HANDICAP.THAT COME UNLOCKED IF THE BUS SWAYS OR COMES TO A SUDDEN STOP. THESE THINGS CAN'T EVEN SUPPORT A SUITCASE THEY DON'T WORK ON PEOPLE EITHER. THEY JUST POP A LOOSE! MAYBE THIS WILL EXPLAIN THE RASH OF PATRONS DEATHS ON THIS BUS LINE BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S ARE DO CHILDLESS AND RECKLESS THEY ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO SPEED INTO YOUR NEWS AND MAKE SUDDEN STOPS THAT JERK YOU OUT IF YOUR SEAT. PEOPLE AREN'T SAFE ON THIS BUS CO. THE PUBLIC BODY COUNT US RISING 10 FOLD. THERE TAKING ONE OF US EVERY WEEK! YOUR HELP IS DE PARATELY NEEDED!

NHTSA ID
11021324
Incident
Sep 3, 2017
Tires & wheels
Filed May 5, 2010

IN DECEMBER OF 2009, I BOUGHT A TRAILSTAR TANDEM TRAILER (SERIAL NUMBER [XXX] ) TO TOW A 2009, MAKO 2101 BOAT FROM BASS PRO OUTLET CENTER, LOCATED AT 5250 N. LOOP 1604 E, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78247 . THE TRAILER WAS MANUFACTURED IN NOVEMBER 2008 BY TRACKER MARINE GROUP, 2500 E. KEARNEY, SPRINGFIELD, MO. ON 02 MAY, 2010, I TOWED THE BOAT AND TRAILER FOR 150 MILES. DURING THE TRIP, I FELT THE TRAILER JERK TO THE RIGHT SEVERAL TIMES. DURING AN INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS SEVERELY WORN ON THE OUTSIDE EDGES AND HAD SEVERAL BALD SPOTS WHERE THE TIRE HAD SKIDDED. WHEN CHANGING THE TIRE I DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS THE WRONG SIZE (TRAIL AMERICA ST205/75D14) FOR THE TRAILER. THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE FOR THE TRAILER IS ST215/75R14C. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS SMALLER THAN THE OTHER THREE TIRES CAUSING IT TO LEAVE THE SURFACE OF THE ROAD DURING TOWING AND SPIN IN THE AIR UNTIL IT TOUCHED THE ROAD AGAIN WHERE IT WOULD JERK TO THE RIGHT WHILE THE TIRE TRIED TO CATCH UP WITH THE TRAILER. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE THAT ENDANGERED THE LIVES OF ME, MY FAMILY AND OTHER MOTORISTS. ON 03 MAY 2010, I TOOK THE TRAILER TO MY DEALER AND SPOKE TO THE GENERAL MANAGER. HE INFORMED ME THAT THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON THIS TRAILER AT THE FACTORY. HE AGREED THAT THE TIRE WAS THE WRONG SIZE AND WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. HE AGREED TO REPLACE THE TIRE WITH THE PROPER SIZE AND TO REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. MY CONCERN IS THAT OTHER BOAT TRAILERS BEING MANUFACTURED BY TRACKER MARINE MIGHT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT BOAT TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BY TRACKER MARINE NEED TO BE INSPECTED TO INSURE THAT THE PROPER SIZE TIRES ARE INSTALLED. THIS INSPECTION WOULD ONLY TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND COULD POSSIBLY SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
10328910
Incident
May 2, 2010
Mileage
500 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 7

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SUSPENSION

Shackles can get in the incorrect position on the equalizer when loading /unloading tandem axle trailers. This notification identifies condition and process to orient shackles in correct position for proper suspension operation.

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.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Trailstar K21VTA by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2008Viewing210—
2007010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.