2005 4-Star Trailers Horse Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Trailer Hitches (1) · Tires:tread/Belt (1) · Tires:sidewall (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2007-10-15 · Tires:tread/Belt · 18,600 mi“the lr tire on my 5th wheel failed. when i arrived at my campground for the night, i noticed the tread on that tire was gone and that it had ruptured the lp gas supply line flex hose to my slide-out. the tire still had the full rated pressure of 110 psi in it, that is why i did not notice the failure when it happened. i estimate that it failed abou…”
2007-01-29 · Trailer Hitches · 500 mi“tl* - the contact had a 2005 big tex trailer hitched to a 1999 suburban 1500 when he had to stop suddenly. the brakes failed, and the trailer would not stop. however, the trailer eventually stopped, there were no injuries. the failure mileage was approximately 500 miles. the contact looked under the vehicle and discovered the rubber brake line …”
2006-09-01 · Tires:sidewall · 2,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the front right tire on the appalachian 22 foot deckover trailer deflated without warning. upon inspection, the rubber of the tire was peeled away from the nylon cords. the tire was changed however the trailer was not taken in for service. the tire was a kenda usa lodestar.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.