Vehicle recall 12V290000 · June 22, 2012
Trailstar Tahoe 195, Tahoe 215 and 10 more models
Variance of a bracket welded in the brake actuator shell prevents the full range of motion of the master cylinder shaft rod.
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 2012-2013 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 lead to brake failure and/or possible wheel bearing failure.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Tracker marines campaign number is TS-0027. 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
- 12V290000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 22, 2012
- Filed by
- TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.
- Manufacturer campaign
- TS-0027
- Owner notification
- August 16, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 589
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Trailstar Nitro 290 Sport (2012): 2012
- Trailstar Nitro Z7 (2012): 2012
- Trailstar Nitro Z7 Sport (2012): 2012
- Trailstar Nitro Z8 (2012): 2012
- Trailstar Nitro Z9 (2012): 2012
- Trailstar Tahoe 195 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Trailstar Tahoe 215 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Trailstar Tahoe 22 (2012): 2012
- Trailstar Tahoe Q4 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Trailstar Tahoe Q5 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Trailstar Tahoe Q7 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- Trailstar Tahoe Q8 (2012): 2012
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