How many recalls does the 2008 Trailstar K17 have?

The 2008 Trailstar K17 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Trailstar K17 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 2008 Trailstar K17?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2008 Trailstar K17 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Trailstar K17 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,161 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 08V133000 2008-03-20 1,161 affected

Defect

TRACKER MARINE IS RECALLING 1,161 MY 2007 TRAILSTAR K17V, K18V, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, P27, P30, P32, AND MY 2008 K17, K18V, K1901, K21VHDSA, K21VTA, K23VTA, P27, P30, P32, MK184SA, AND MK204TA GALVANIZED BOAT TRAILERS USING JACKS MADE BY SHELBY INDUSTRIES (TRACKER PART NO. 129111, SHELBY PART NO. 5874A8-24HGX). …

Consequence

IF THE JACK FALLS OFF WHILE THE TRAILER IS IN MOTION, DAMAGE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD OCCUR OR A VEHICLE CRASH MAY RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NUT AND BOLT THAT IS PART OF THE TRAILER JACK MOUNTING HARDWARE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRACKER MARINE AT 1-417-873-4555.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:REAR

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 trailstar k17 equipped with goodyear lt24575r16 trail trac tires, size: 175/80r13. The contact stated that the tires exhibited blistering. The manufacture was contacted and sent a set of replacement tires. The contact also stated that the driver's side tire exhibited a…”

TIRES · reported 2010-06-21

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 trailstar k17 boat trailer. While driving 70 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The road side mechanic stated that the rear valves were too small for the trailer. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 1,100.”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 2008-04-19

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 2008 Trailstar K17 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.