2019 Trailstar Dump Trailer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2019 Trailstar Dump Trailer. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2019 Trailstar Dump Trailer
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering and arm (steering)
Trailstar International Inc. (Trailstar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 International Dump trailers equipped with Ingersoll Smart-Steer self steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steer arm and apply welds, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2021. Owners may contact Trailstar…
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)
Trailstar International Inc. (Trailstar) is recalling certain 2019 Dump trailers. The locking device on the wheel end nut may be improperly installed, which can cause the wheel to separate from the axle.
Remedy: Trailstar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the retaining clip on the Pro Torque nuts, properly securing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin on September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Trailstar…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2019 Trailstar Dump Trailer. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Trailstar Dump Trailer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Trailstar Dump Trailer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Trailstar Dump Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Trailstar Dump Trailer | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Trailstar Dump Trailer | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2019 Trailstar Dump Trailer
How do I know if my 2019 Trailstar Dump Trailer has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2019 Trailstar Dump Trailer; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Trailstar dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V585000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.