4-Star Trailer recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
4-Star Trailers, Inc. (4-Star) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Gooseneck Horse trailers. The hydraulic brake line may rupture where it connects to the brake caliper, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking.
What could happen
If the hydraulic brake line ruptures there may be a loss of brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
4-Star will notify owners, and dealers will change the brake line compression fitting to a banjo fitting, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact 4-Star customer service at 1-800-848-3095.
Vehicles covered
- 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck 2012–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V036000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- 4-Star Trailers, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 17, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 14, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 227
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2012 to Oct 1, 2016
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.