2011 Trailstar Z8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System 2012-01-13 · campaign 12V013000 · 230 vehicles
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.
Risk: THE BRAKE CALIPER PINS COULD BACK OUT RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (2)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Tires 2010-11-10 · Notification 8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
announcing to dealers the termination date of service bulletin #ts-0024
Equipment 2008-06-05 · Notification 6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
What owners report
2013-03-13 · Structure“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. t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.