Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V036000 Reported January 17, 2017

Brake fluid leak from ruptured brake line

4-star Trailers, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 227 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V036000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
4-star Trailers, Inc.
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
227
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 17, 2017
Completion Rate
66.37

Defect Summary

4-star trailers, inc. (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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized 4-star Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V036000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V036000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V036000?

NHTSA recall 17V036000 was issued by 4-star Trailers, Inc. on January 17, 2017. It addresses: Brake fluid leak from ruptured brake line. The recall affects approximately 227 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized 4-star Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V036000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.