2011 TRAILSTAR Z9 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9
The 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9 has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9, 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 Z9
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON JULY 7, 2014, WE LEFT TO GO CAMPING TOWING OUR BOAT BENIND THE RV. WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN I-40 AND ABOUT 100 MILES FROM HOME WHEN WE NOTICED THE BOAT TRAILER WAS SWAYING. WE EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND DID A WALK AROUND THE TRAILER TO CHECK THE TIRES AND HITCH BUT DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND CONTINUED TO CONCHAS LAKE STATE PARK, AN ADDITIONAL 90 MILES OR SO. WHEN I WENT TO UNHOOK THE BOAT I COULD NOT. TRACKER TRAILSTAR FEATURES A SWING AWAY TRAILER TONGUE THAT WAS LESS THAN 8" OFF THE GROUND. THE BOLT (ON THE PASSENGER SIDE) WHICH HAS A GREASE HOLE DOWN THE MIDDLE BROKE WITH ONLY A THIRD OF THE BOLT LEFT. THE WELD THAT HOLDS THE LOCKING PIN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TONGUE WAS ALMOST GONE AND I WAS AN INCH OF WELD AWAY FROM LOSING THE BOAT TRAILER. I USED TO WORK IN THE FOUNDRY AT MERCURY MARINE AND AFTER LOOKING AT THE BOLIT, IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE FOUNDRY MAY HAVE HARDENED THE BOLT TOO HARD. NEVERTHELESS THE BOAT DID BREAK AND IF I WAS TRAVELING ANY FURTHER DOWN THE HIGHWAY I BELIEVE THE TONGUE WOULD HAVE DISENGAGED FROM THE BODY OF THE TRAILER AND POSSIBLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE LESS THAN 5,000 MILES ON THIS TRAILER. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TRAILSTAR Z9
- 2011 TRAILSTAR Z9 (current)
- 2012 TRAILSTAR Z9 — 0 complaints
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