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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V290000

2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q5 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q7 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q8 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 195 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe 195 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z9 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z7 Sport | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe 215 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 215 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q4 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro 290 Sport | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 22 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q5 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z7 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q7 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q4 — Equipment

Published June 22, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 22, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V290000, published June 22, 2012. Recalling firm: WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP LLC; 2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q5 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q7 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q8 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 195 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe 195 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z9 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z7 Sport | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe 215 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 215 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q4 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro 290 Sport | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 22 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q5 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z7 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q7 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q4 — Equipment.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TRAILSTAR
Model
TAHOE Q5
Manufacturer
WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP LLC
Lot
2013 TRAILSTAR TAHOE Q5 | 2013 TRAILSTAR TAHOE Q7 | 2012 TRAILSTAR TAHOE Q8 | 2012 TRAILSTAR TAHOE 195 | 2013 TRAILSTAR TAHOE 195 | 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z9 | 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z7 SPORT | 2013 TRAILSTAR TAHOE 215 | 2012 TRAILSTAR TAHOE 215 | 2012 TRAILSTAR TAHOE Q4 | 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8 | 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO 290 SPORT | 2012 TRAILSTAR TAHOE 22 | 2012 TRAILSTAR TAHOE Q5 | 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z7 | 2012 TRAILSTAR TAHOE Q7 | 2013 TRAILSTAR TAHOE Q4
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q5 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q7 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q8 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 195 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe 195 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z9 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z7 Sport | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe 215 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 215 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q4 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro 290 Sport | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe 22 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q5 | 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z7 | 2012 Trailstar Tahoe Q7 | 2013 Trailstar Tahoe Q4 — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V290000 on June 22, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TRAILSTAR. Model: TAHOE Q5.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)