2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 trailstar nitro Z8 boat trailer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v290000 (equipment). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that while towing a boat on the trailer, smoke started to emit from the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 trailstar nitro Z8 boat trailer. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v290000 (equipment). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that while towing a boat on the trailer, smoke started to emit from the brakes. The trailer was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake actuator failed. The trailer was unable to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 450.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10163289Outer protective cover of brake hoses may weather crack when exposed to sunlight. Cosmetic condition that does not affect performance of hose.
- 10162725Announcing to dealers the termination date of Service Bulletin #TS-0024
- 10162723Direct dealers to Phoenix USA, the supplier of plastic trim rings and center caps, for replacement of missing rings or centers at supplier's request.