EquipmentRecall 06V-302 · 2004–2006 4-Star Trailers Horse Trailer

4-STAR TRAILERS, INC recall 06V-302 covers 110 2004–2006 4-Star Trailers Horse Trailer for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2006.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1101 model
ReportedAug 9, 2006Owners notified Aug 16, 2006
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V302000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN HORSE TRAILERS, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYPOD TO THE ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL.

The risk

THIS ALLOWS THE HAYPOD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER. THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO OTHERS.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYPOD TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ROOF OF THE TRAILER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 4-STAR AT 1-800-848-3095.

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 2004 to July 31, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.