Trailstar K17, K17V, K18V, K1901, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, MK184SA, MK204TA, P27, P30, P32 2007-2008 Boat Trailers

Make / Models :		Model/Build Years:
TRAILSTAR / K17		2008
TRAILSTAR / K17V		2007
TRAILSTAR / K18V		2007-2008
TRAILSTAR / K1901		2008
TRAILSTAR / K21VHDSA		2007-2008
TRAILSTAR / K21VTA		2007-2008
TRAILSTAR / K23VTA		2007-2008
TRAILSTAR / MK184SA		2008
TRAILSTAR / MK204TA		2008
TRAILSTAR / P27		2007-2008
TRAILSTAR / P30		2007-2008
TRAILSTAR / P32		2007-2008
Manufacturer : TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.		Mfr’s Report Date : MAR 12, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V133000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1161

Summary: TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING 1,161 MY 2007 TRAILSTAR K17V, K18V, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, P27, P30, P32, AND MY 2008 K17, K18V, K1901, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, P27, P30, P32, MK184SA, AND MK204TA GALVANIZED BOAT TRAILERS USING JACKS MADE BY SHELBY INDUSTRIES (TRACKER PART NO. 129111, SHELBY PART NO. 5874A8-24HGX). THESE TRAILERS ARE USED WITH KENNER, SUN TRACKER, AND MAKO BOAT MODELS. THE MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE TRAILER JACK, WHICH IS USED TO ELEVATE THE TRAILER TONGUE DURING STORAGE, MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE JACK ASSEMBLY TO DISENGAGE FROM THE TRAILER.

Consequence: IF THE JACK FALLS OFF WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD OCCUR OR A VEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUT AND BOLT THAT IS PART OF THE TRAILER JACK MOUNTING HARDWARE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONÂ¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Comments

John F. Munson says

August 18, 2008 at 3:23 pm

Purchased a Bass Tracker 175 TXW along with a 2007 Trailstar PT-175V2 trailer in May 2007. In August of 2008, the wood railing on the trailer has rotted out completely and has broken away from two of the “L” support bars. One of the bars have bent and it needs repair also. Really dissappointed to have problems so early with this product. Trailer price: $1,000.00. Trailer worth: Much less.

Randy Bailey says

May 15, 2011 at 10:09 pm

We have a Bass Tracker we bought in 2005 and our wood railing on the trailer has rotted out. I only found out when I was pulling the trailer out of the water, after launching the boat. There is no warning, all the bolts fell out. Does anyone know if they use treated wood? It sure doesn’t seem like it.