2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2012-06-22 · campaign 12V290000 · 589 vehicles
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 BRAKE FAILURE AND/OR POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.
Risk: IF EITHER OCCURS THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2012-08-29 · TS0028 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
outer protective cover of brake hoses may weather crack when exposed to sunlight. cosmetic condition that does not affect performance of hose.
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
2015-02-09 · Service Brakes · 450 mi“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 mechan…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.