Vehicle recall 06V438000 · November 15, 2006
Trailstar 202, 215 and 3 more models
On certain boat trailers, the castings holding the bolts on the pivot hitch assembly for the swing-away tongue may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain boat trailers, the castings holding the bolts on the pivot hitch assembly for the swing-away tongue may break.
- Consequence
- If the casting bolts break, the trailer could detach from the tow vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- If your trailer is equipped with the defective component, tracker marine will replace the trailer. The recall began on November 9, 2006. Owners may contact tracker marine at 1-417-873-4555.
- Notes
- Tracker marine recall no. Ts-0015.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V438000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 15, 2006
- Filed by
- TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
- Manufacturer campaign
- TS-0015
- Owner notification
- November 9, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 259
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Trailstar 202 (2007): 2007
- Trailstar 215 (2007): 2007
- Trailstar 222 (2007): 2007
- Trailstar 228 (2007): 2007
- Trailstar Q8 (2007): 2007
Has your Trailstar been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Trailstar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.