Trailstar Dump Trailer (2017-2019): Steering
Recall 21V463000 · Jun 18, 2021 · Trailstar International Inc
3
vehicles affected
3
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V463000
- Date
- Jun 18, 2021
- Maker
- Trailstar International Inc
- Units affected
- 3
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering; Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Trailstar International Inc. (Trailstar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 International Dump trailers equipped with Ingersoll Smart-Steer self steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
What can happen
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the steer arm and apply welds, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact Trailstar customer service at 330-821-9900.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Trailstar | Dump Trailer | 2017-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V463000?
1 model: Trailstar Dump Trailer (2017-2019), about 3 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V463000?
Dealers will inspect the steer arm and apply welds, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact Trailstar customer service at 330-821-9900.
What can happen?
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.