How many recalls does the 1997 Merhow Alumstar have?

The 1997 Merhow Alumstar has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Merhow Alumstar has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Merhow Alumstar?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1997 Merhow Alumstar Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Merhow Alumstar. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The welds do not hold to the frame of the trailer. They are cracking in different locations on the frame. Been to a trailer company & was informed the trailer not safe for transport. The rear end support could fall at any time. *ak”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1998-04-14

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Merhow Alumstar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.