Recall 19V661 affects 4 2019 4-Star Horse Trailer trailers for under-greased Dexter axle bearings. Repair is free at any franchised 4-Star dealer.
4-Star is recalling 4 2019 Horse Trailer units because Dexter axle hubs can lack the proper grease on the inner and outer bearings. Ungreased bearings can let a wheel lock up, affect handling, and increase crash risk; the 4-Star dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The axle hub on a 2019 4-Star Horse Trailer carries the wheel bearings. Those bearings let the wheels rotate smoothly around the axle while supporting the loaded trailer. Inner and outer bearings sit inside each hub, and grease keeps metal parts from grinding against each other under weight and road heat.
On the affected trailers, Dexter axles were built with too little grease on the inner and outer hub bearings. Without enough grease, the bearing surfaces run hotter and wear faster. That friction damages the hub area and can make the axle assembly unsafe for normal towing.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on sound, smell, or vibration to decide whether the trailer is included. The VIN decides whether this bearing-grease defect applies to your trailer.
Who's affected?
| 2019 4-Star Horse Trailer | suspension component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 4 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 4 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
Ungreased axle bearings can let a trailer wheel lock up. If that happens, the trailer can affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, avoid unnecessary towing until the recall work is complete and schedule the repair promptly. Repair is free at any franchised 4-Star dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 4-Star Horse Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised 4-Star dealer to confirm the free axle-hub bearing correction is complete.
- Schedule the axle-bearing grease repair if your trailer was not corrected; the repair fixes inner and outer hub bearings that were built with too little grease.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 19V661 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer until a dealer confirms the axle hub bearings have been corrected.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a 4-Star technician corrects the Dexter axle hub issue covered by recall 19V661. The work addresses the inner and outer wheel bearings in the hubs, where the axles lacked the proper amount of grease. The trailers were already corrected, and the repair was free of charge. If your trailer still shows this recall as open, contact a 4-Star dealer and ask the service desk to confirm the correction is complete.
Timeline
| September 18, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 14, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V661?
Recall 19V661 covers 4 2019 4-Star Horse Trailer units equipped with Dexter axles that lacked the proper grease on inner and outer hub bearings. Ungreased bearings can lock a wheel, affect handling, and increase crash risk. 4-Star corrected the trailers for free.
What should I do if my 2019 4-Star Horse Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V661. If it is, contact a franchised 4-Star dealer or 4-Star customer service and reference recall number 19V661. The axle-bearing correction is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost, and 4-Star says all owners were notified and the trailers were corrected free of charge after the recall began January 14, 2020.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a wheel lockup from ungreased axle bearings. If a wheel locks while towing, trailer handling is affected and crash risk increases. Confirm your VIN, then make sure the free axle-bearing correction is complete before regular towing.
What if I bought this 4-Star Horse Trailer used?
The free recall correction still applies to the trailer. A used buyer does not need the original owner notice to qualify for the recall repair. Check your VIN, then give recall number 19V661 to the dealer or 4-Star customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V661000 |
|---|---|
| 4-Star customer service | 1-574-295-7888 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V661 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V661000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →