4-star Trailer Recall 17V036000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Disc, Caliper

NHTSA recall 17V036000 · announced January 17, 2017 · filed by 4-star Trailers, Inc · 227 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the hydraulic brake line ruptures there may be a loss of brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.