2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8
The 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8, potentially affecting up to 589 vehicles.
Recall 12V290000 — EQUIPMENT
| 589 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8 BOAT TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V290000 (EQUIPMENT). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TOWING A BOAT ON THE TRAILER, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE BRAKES. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILED. THE TRAILER WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 450.
Safety Rating for the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8
- 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8 (current)
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- TRAILSTAR PA — 2 total complaints
- TRAILSTAR Z8 — 2 total complaints
- TRAILSTAR K1901 — 1 total complaint
- TRAILSTAR NITRO Z-7 — 1 total complaint