TRAILSTAR TAHOE Q8 2012: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V290000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRAILSTAR | TAHOE Q8 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-08-16 | 2012-06-22 | 2012-06-22 |
Production Dates: 2011-09-28 - 2012-05-13
Manufacturers Involved: Tracker Marine, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TS-0027
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 589
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IF EITHER OCCURS THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
TRACKER MARINE'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS TS-0027. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
