Vehicle recall 12V013000 · January 13, 2012
Trailstar Z9 and Z8
The brake caliper pins were not tightened to the correct specification allowing them to come loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Tracker marine is recalling certain model year 2012 trailstar Z8 trailers and model year 2011-2012 trailstar Z9 trailers, manufactured from July 12, 2010, through November 10, 2011. The brake caliper pins were not tightened to the correct specification allowing them to come loose.
- Consequence
- The brake caliper pins could back out resulting in loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tracker will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the caliper, and repair the trailers as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 30, 2012. Owners may contact tracker marine at 1-417-873-4588.
- Notes
- Customers may 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
- 12V013000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 2012
- Filed by
- TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
- Owner notification
- January 30, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 230
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system; Service brakes, air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Trailstar Z8 (2011): 2011
- Trailstar Z9 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Trailstar been repaired?
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