2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Nitro Z8?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 recalls

Equipment

Recall 12V290Jun 22, 2012589 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2015-02-09, Service Brakes
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TRAILSTAR NITRO Z8 BOAT TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V290000 (EQUIPMENT). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TOWING A BOAT ON THE TRAILER, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE BRAKES. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILED. THE TRAILER WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 450.

2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 questions

Does the 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8: Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Trailstar Nitro Z8 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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