The defect
Tracker Marine, LLC (Tracker) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Trailstar and Ranger Trail boat trailers. Please refer to the attached document for the full list of affected model numbers. The axle hubs were not tightened properly, which can cause the hubs to seize while in motion.
The risk
Seized trailer hubs can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the hubs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in June, 2022. Owners are advised to drive at reduced speeds and not tow a boat, until the remedy has been performed. Owners may contact Tracker's customer service at 1-417-873-4555. Tracker's number for this recall is TS-0041.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ranger Trail Boat Trailer | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Trailstar Boat Trailer | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Components: WHEELS:HUB
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 Boat Trailer | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger Trail Boat Trailer | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranger Trail Boat Trailer | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Ranger Trail Boat Trailer | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar Boat Trailer | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar Boat Trailer | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailstar Boat Trailer | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Trailstar Boat Trailer | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other wheels recalls in 2022
9 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the wheels; Tracker Marine, LLC filed 4 campaigns in all.
| 22V834000 10 Nov 2022 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V675000 8 Sept 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V650000 29 Aug 2022 | Wayfarer |
| 22V444000 23 Jun 2022 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 22V431000 16 Jun 2022 | Irbit Motorworks of America, Inc. |
| 22V345000 17 May 2022 | Vanguard National Trailer Corporation |
| 22V206000 30 Mar 2022 | Keystone RV Company |
| 22V132000 7 Mar 2022 | Ubco Bikes US LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022