Recall 17V036000: 2012–2016 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck
- Report received
- Jan 17, 2017
- Manufacturer
- 4-star trailers, inc
- Potentially affected
- 227vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
4-Star Trailers, Inc. (4-Star) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Gooseneck Horse trailers. The hydraulic brake line may rupture where it connects to the brake caliper, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking.
Possible consequence
If the hydraulic brake line ruptures there may be a loss of brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
4-Star will notify owners, and dealers will change the brake line compression fitting to a banjo fitting, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact 4-Star customer service at 1-800-848-3095.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck0 complaints
- 2013 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck0 complaints
- 2014 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck0 complaints
- 2015 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck1 complaints
- 2016 4-Star Trailer Horse Gooseneck0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.