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2006 4-Star Trailers Horse TrailerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 4-Star Trailers Horse Trailer, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 4-Star Trailers Horse Trailer has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20
Suspension10
Trailer hitches10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 4-Star Trailers Horse Trailer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with 4-Star Trailers.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Horse Trailer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Horse Trailer median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Horse Trailer owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

20 JUNE 2007 WAS TRAVELING ON I-75 NORTH @ MILE 72 AT 65 MPH LEFT CAMPER TIRE FAILED, TOOK ALL PLUMBING OFF CAMPER, RIM DESTROYED. THERE'S WAS NOTHING LEFT TO SAVE. HIT NOTHING IN ROAD, TIRE WAS AT 52 PSI 1 HOUR BEFORE. TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR MARATHON. REPLACED BOTH TIRES. GOODYEAR DEALER DIDN'T CARRY…
Complaint 10197866 · Jul 30, 2007
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH IN HEAVY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE (KENDA USA LOADSTAR) ON OUR APPALACHIAN 22 FOOT DECKOVER TRAILER BLEWOUT. THE TIRE RUBBER PEELED AWAY FROM THE NYLON CORDS AND LEFT A VERY LARGE HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. WHILE CHANGING THIS TIRE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT ONE…
Complaint 10173301 · Nov 12, 2006 · 2,000 miles

Own a 2006 Horse Trailer?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.