2011 TRAILSTAR Z8 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8
The 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment Adaptivemobility (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8, potentially affecting up to 460 vehicles.
Recall 12V013000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V013000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 230 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRAIL STAR TRAILER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ATTACHING THE TRAILER TO A BOAT TO AND SECURING THE JACK IN PLACE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A GAP OF ABOUT 2 1/2 INCHES. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 TRAIL STAR TRAILER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ATTACHING THE TRAILER TO A BOAT TO AND SECURING THE JACK IN PLACE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A GAP OF ABOUT 2 1/2 INCHES. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8
WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
Notification 6 — EQUIPMENT
Direct dealers to Phoenix USA, the supplier of plastic trim rings and center caps, for replacement of missing rings or centers at supplier's request.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRAILSTAR Z8
- 2011 TRAILSTAR Z8 (current)
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- TRAILSTAR PA — 2 total complaints
- TRAILSTAR K1901 — 1 total complaint
- TRAILSTAR NITRO Z-7 — 1 total complaint
- TRAILSTAR NITRO Z7 — 1 total complaint