2005 Trailstar U16 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Trailstar U16. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Trailstar U16
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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Labels (equipment)
Certain boat trailers fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, 'tire selection and rims.' the original capacity tag displays an incorrect weight capacity for the trailer.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a correct capacity tag and installation instructions. The recall began on september 18, 2006. Owners may contact tracker marine at 1-417-873-4555.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 Trailstar U16. 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 U16 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Trailstar U16 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Trailstar U16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Trailstar U16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Trailstar U16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Trailstar U16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Trailstar U16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Trailstar U16 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Trailstar U16
How do I know if my 2005 Trailstar U16 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Trailstar U16; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 06V345000).
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.
Other Trailstar models
- K172 complaints
- K21VTA2 complaints
- P272 complaints
- Boat Trailer1 complaints
- K19011 complaints
- Nitro Z-71 complaints
- Nitro Z71 complaints
- Nitro Z81 complaints
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.