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2006 Trailstar PT170

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.
1
Latest Oct 3, 2006
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 Sep 12, 2006
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2006 Trailstar PT170, most frequently naming the other / unspecified category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 2 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

  • Other / unspecified1100.0%

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
06V342000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Sep 12, 2006
1,219 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN BOAT TRAILERS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE ORIGINAL CAPACITY TAG DISPLAYS AN INCORRECT WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR THE TRAILER.
The risk: A LOAD EXCEEDING THE CORRECT RATING MAY RESULT IN EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE EQUIPMENT AND, IF NOT NOTICED, A TIRE BLOWOUT MAY OCCUR DURING TRANSPORT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CAPACITY TAG AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.
TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.Manufacturer number TS-0011View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Other / unspecified
Filed Oct 3, 2006

ON 3/1/06 I PURCHASED A BOAT FROM TRACKE MARINE (PRO TEAM 170 TX) AT THE BASS PRO SHOP IN HAMPTON VIRGINIA. THE BOAT, TRAILER AND MOTOR WERE PURCHASED AS A PACKAGE. TODAY, 10/3/06 I RECEIVED A CERTIFIED LETTER FROM TRACKER MARINE STATING THAT THE CAPACITY RATING ON THE TRAILER WAS INCORRECTLY LISTED ON THE TRAILER LOAD STICKER. THEY SENT A CORRECTED STICKER AND OFFERED $20 IN GIFT CERTIFICATES IF I WOULD REMOVE THE OLD STICKER AND REPLACE IT WITH THE NEW STICKER. AFTER COMPARING THE NEW STICKER TO THE OLD STICKER I FOUND THAT THE MAX LOAD CAPACITY HAD BEEN CHANGED FROM 2325LBS TO 1570LBS. NOT TO MENTION THAT THE NEW STICKER LISTED A DIFFERENT TIRE TYPE AND INFLATION STANDARD. CONSIDERING THAT THE BOAT/MOTOR AND TRAILER IS LISTED ON THE TRACKER WEB SITE TO BE 1550LBS (DRY WEIGHT) AND THE BOAT IS GENERALLY LOADED WITH ROUGHLY 100LBS OF FUEL AND 50LBS OF TACKLE AND SAFETY GEAR I BELIEVE MY TRAILER TO BE UNDERSIZED FOR THE BOAT THAT I'M HAULING. I CALLED THE TRACKER MARINE NUMBER PROVIDED IN THE LETTER (1-417-873-4555) AND WAS THAT THE "DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULARLY CHANGES TRAILER CAPACITY STANDARDS" AND THAT MY TRAILER IS PERFECTLY CAPABLE OF HAULING MY BOAT FULLY LOADED. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER AS I CONSIDER THIS TO BE NOT ONLY A SAFETY RELATED PROBLEM BUT BREACH OF CONTRACT. I PURCHASED THE PACKAGE WITH FULL ASSURANCE THAT THE TRAILER WAS CAPABLE OF HAULING THE INITIALLY ADVERTISED MAX LOAD CAPACITY OF 2325LBS AND NOW I FIND OUT IT'S ONLY CAPABLE OF HAULING TWO THIRDS OF THAT (1570LBS). *JB

NHTSA ID
10169837
Incident
Oct 3, 2006

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.

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.