4-STAR HORSE TRAILER 2019: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V661000

Make Model Year
4-STAR HORSE TRAILER 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-01-14 2019-09-18 2019-09-18

Production Dates: 2019-01-10 - 2019-04-09

Manufacturers Involved: 4-Star Trailers, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

4-Star Trailers, Inc. "4-Star Trailers" is recalling certain 2019 4S8D337 and 4S4D258LQ trailers equipped with Dexter axles. The axles may lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer bearings in the hubs.

Consequence

The ungreased axle bearings may result in a wheel locking up, affecting the vehicle handling and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

All owners were notified and the trailers were corrected, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2020. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888 or 4-Star Trailers customer service at 1-800-848-3095 or 1-405-324-7827.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.