Recall 12V290000
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR NITRO AND TAHOE BOAT TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2011, THROUGH MAY 13, 2012. VARIANCE OF A BRACKET WELDED IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR SHELL PREVENTS THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SHAFT ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AT THE WHEELS. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND/OR POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
Safety Consequence
IF EITHER OCCURS THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
TRACKER MARINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4588.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | NITRO 290 SPORT |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | NITRO Z7 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | NITRO Z7 SPORT |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | NITRO Z8 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | NITRO Z9 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE 195 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE 215 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE 22 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE Q4 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE Q5 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE Q7 |
| 2012 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE Q8 |
| 2013 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE 195 |
| 2013 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE 215 |
| 2013 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE Q4 |
| 2013 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE Q5 |
| 2013 | TRAILSTAR | TAHOE Q7 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.