The 2005 4-Star Trailers Horse Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 566 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH COVERED HAYRACKS, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYRACK TO THE ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE HAYRACK TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER.
THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYRACK TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ROOF OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 4-STAR AT 1-800-848-3095.
ON CERTAIN HORSE TRAILERS, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYPOD TO THE ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL.
THIS ALLOWS THE HAYPOD TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER. THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO OTHERS.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYPOD TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ROOF OF THE TRAILER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 4-STAR AT 1-800-848-3095.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The lr tire on my 5th wheel failed. When I arrived at my campground for the night, I noticed the tread on that tire was gone and that it had ruptured the lp gas supply line flex hose to my slide-out. The tire still had the full rated pressure of 110 psi in it, that is why I did not notice the…”
“Tl* - the contact had a 2005 big tex trailer hitched to a 1999 suburban 1500 when he had to stop suddenly. The brakes failed, and the trailer would not stop. However, the trailer eventually stopped, there were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 500 miles. The contact looked under…”
“Tl* - the contact had a 2005 big tex trailer hitched to a 1999 suburban 1500 when he had to stop suddenly. The brakes failed, and the trailer would not stop. However, the trailer eventually stopped, there were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 500 miles. The contact looked under…”
“Tl* - the contact had a 2005 big tex trailer hitched to a 1999 suburban 1500 when he had to stop suddenly. The brakes failed, and the trailer would not stop. However, the trailer eventually stopped, there were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 500 miles. The contact looked under…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the front right tire on the appalachian 22 foot deckover trailer deflated without warning. Upon inspection, the rubber of the tire was peeled away from the nylon cords. The tire was changed however the trailer was not taken in for service. The tire was…”
ODI DISCOVERED THIS PROBLEM DURING A SERVICE BULLETIN REVIEW.ON JULY 21, 2005, 4-STAR FORWARDED ODI A COPY OF A SERVICE LETTER RECENTLY SENT TO THEIR DEALERS AND OWNERS ADVISING THEM OF THE IMMEDIATE NEED TO INSPECT AND RETORQUE THE MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS ON THE AXLE SUSPENSION.A LINE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THE…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 4-Star Trailers Horse Trailer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.