The defect
Tracker Marine, LLC (Tracker) is recalling certain Ranger Trail and Trailstar NZ18, NZ19, NZ20, NZ21, ZV20, and ZV21 trailers. The 18 inch tires may rub against the fiberglass fenders causing premature wear.
The risk
Premature wear may cause a tire blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Owners are advised not to drive the trailer until the remedy is complete. Tracker will notify owners, and dealers will raise the fenders by installing shims on all NZ models and replacing the axle on all ZV models, free of charge. Tracker will provide a tow or on-site repair. Owners may contact Tracker customer service at 1-417-873-4555. Tracker's number for this recall is TS-0037.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ranger Trail NZ18 | 2021 |
| Ranger Trail NZ19 | 2021 |
| Ranger Trail NZ20 | 2021 |
| Ranger Trail NZ21 | 2021 |
| Ranger Trail ZV20 | 2021 |
| Ranger Trail ZV21 | 2021 |
| Trailstar NZ18 | 2021 |
| Trailstar NZ19 | 2021 |
| Trailstar NZ20 | 2021 |
| Trailstar NZ21 | 2021 |
| Trailstar ZV20 | 2021 |
| Trailstar ZV21 | 2021 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Trail NZ18 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger Trail NZ19 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger Trail NZ20 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger Trail NZ21 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger Trail ZV20 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger Trail ZV21 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar NZ18 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar NZ19 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar NZ20 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar NZ21 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar ZV20 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar ZV21 | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
Other structure recalls in 2021
65 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the structure; Tracker Marine, LLC filed 4 campaigns in all.
| 21V986000 16 Dec 2021 | Ford Motor Company |
| 21V959000 10 Dec 2021 | Stainless Tank and Equipment Co., LLC |
| 21V951000 9 Dec 2021 | Prevost Car (US) Inc. |
| 21V947000 8 Dec 2021 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 21V934000 1 Dec 2021 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 21V902000 19 Nov 2021 | Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) |
| 21V881000 12 Nov 2021 | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| 21V859000 4 Nov 2021 | Supreme Corporation |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021