2008 TRAILSTAR K17 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17
The 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionrear (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17, potentially affecting up to 1,161 vehicles.
Recall 08V133000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
| 1,161 vehicles affected
Defect: TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING 1,161 MY 2007 TRAILSTAR K17V, K18V, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, P27, P30, P32, AND MY 2008 K17, K18V, K1901, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, P27, P30, P32, MK184SA, AND MK204TA GALVANIZED BOAT TRAILERS USING JACKS MADE BY SHELBY INDUSTRIES (TRACKER PART NO. 129111, SHELBY PART NO. 5874A8-24HGX). THESE TRAILERS ARE USED WITH KENNER, SUN TRACKER, AND MAKO BOAT MODELS....
Consequence: IF THE JACK FALLS OFF WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD OCCUR OR A VEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUT AND BOLT THAT IS PART OF THE TRAILER JACK MOUNTING HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR LT24575R16 TRAIL TRAC TIRES, SIZE: 175/80R13. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES EXHIBITED BLISTERING. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED AND SENT A SET OF REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXHIBITED A VERY LARGE 2-INCH BUBBLE AND WAS SHOWING THE RIM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 BOAT TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE ROAD SIDE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR VALVES WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,100.
Safety Rating for the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 TRAILSTAR K17
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRAILSTAR K17
- 2008 TRAILSTAR K17 (current)
Other TRAILSTAR Models
- TRAILSTAR K21VTA — 3 total complaints
- TRAILSTAR BOAT TRAILER — 2 total complaints
- TRAILSTAR P27 — 2 total complaints
- TRAILSTAR PA — 2 total complaints
- TRAILSTAR Z8 — 2 total complaints
- TRAILSTAR K1901 — 1 total complaint
- TRAILSTAR NITRO Z-7 — 1 total complaint
- TRAILSTAR NITRO Z7 — 1 total complaint