2008 Trailstar K1901Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Trailstar K1901, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Trailstar K1901 has problems

1 complaint 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

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

1 recall

2008 Trailstar K1901 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.

–no report yet

Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer

Recall 08V-133 · Mar 20, 2008 · 1,161 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Trailstar.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other K1901 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 K1901 median. How we score

'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What K1901 owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I BOUGHT A NEW BOAT AND TRAILER ON 2-21-08. ON 6-26-08 AFTER ABOUT 1,200 MILES I NOTICED THE TREAD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RIGHT SIDE TIRE WAS ALMOST GONE, AND THE TIRES ARE SPLITTING BETWEEN THE TREADS. *TR
Complaint 10233274 · Jul 6, 2008 · 1,200 miles

Own a 2008 K1901?

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