Mechanical: winchRecall 25V-219 · 2024–2025 Trailstar Topper
WHITE RIVER MARINE GROUP LLC recall 25V-219 covers 2,164 2024–2025 Trailstar Topper for a mechanical: winch problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 31% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V219000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
White River Marine Group LLC (WRMG) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tracker Marine Trailstar TRL and Topper boat trailers. The winch strap may fray after contacting the crossbar and break, allowing the boat to detach from the trailer.
The risk
A detached boat can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will install a roller kit to reroute the winch strap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2025. Owners may contact WRMG's customer service at 1-417-873-5900. WRMG's number for this recall is TS-0042.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
31%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 266 vehicles were listed as unreachable.