Hearth Record

Equipment (Trailstar)

Vehicle recall 12V-290. NHTSA received TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.’s report on Jun 22, 2012.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received TRACKER MARINE L.L.C.’s report on Jun 22, 2012. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 28, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

IF EITHER OCCURS THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 TRAILSTAR NITRO AND TAHOE BOAT TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2011, THROUGH MAY 13, 2012.

VARIANCE OF A BRACKET WELDED IN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR SHELL PREVENTS THE FULL RANGE OF MOTION OF THE MASTER CYLINDER SHAFT ROD.

THIS CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AT THE WHEELS.

EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND/OR POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Equipment.

What should you do?

TRACKER MARINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4588.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: TRACKER MARINE’S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS TS-0027. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 589 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Trailstar Tahoe Q5and 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Tahoe Q7and 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Tahoe Q8and 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Tahoe 195and 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Nitro Z9and 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Nitro Z7 Sportand 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Tahoe 215and 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Tahoe Q4and 2012 and 2013, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Nitro Z8and 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Nitro 290 Sportand 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Tahoe 22and 2012, before the model years listed here
  • Trailstar Nitro Z7and 2012, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by TRACKER MARINE L.L.C..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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