4-Star Trailers – Brake Fluid Leak from Ruptured Brake Line

4-Star Trailers (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.


Report Received Date 01/17/2017
NHTSA ID 17V036000
Consequence Summary If the hydraulic brake line ruptures there may be a loss of brake power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 227
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V036000)

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