Recall 22V343 covers 27,078 2020-2023 Trailstar and Ranger Trail boat trailers for loose axle hubs. Repair is free at any franchised Trailstar dealer.
Trailstar is recalling 27,078 2020-2023 Boat Trailer units, including Trailstar and Ranger Trail trailers, because the axle hubs were not tightened properly and can seize while the trailer is moving. A seized hub can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk; Trailstar dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The axle hub on a 2020-2023 Trailstar Boat Trailer is the center wheel assembly that sits on the axle and lets the trailer wheel turn around its bearings. It has to be tightened to the right torque so the wheel stays aligned, the bearings carry the load correctly, and the hub turns freely while the trailer is moving.
On the affected trailers, the hubs were not tightened properly by the vendor. Tracker found units with large differences in torque, instead of the specified 50 lbs. When the hub is not tightened to specification, the bearing load is wrong and the hub can bind. If it binds far enough, the hub can seize while the trailer is in motion.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the trailer starts pulling, shaking, making wheel-end noise, or showing heat near a hub, stop using it and have the trailer inspected before moving it again.
Who's affected?
Spans Trailstar and Ranger Trail boat trailers across the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, all using the same wheel hardware.
| 2022 Trailstar Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ranger Trail Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
| 2022 Ranger Trail Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
| 2021 Ranger Trail Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
| 2020 Trailstar Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
| 2020 Ranger Trail Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
| 2023 Trailstar Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
| 2021 Trailstar Boat Trailer | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 27,078 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Seized trailer hubs can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Until the recall repair is complete, drive at reduced speeds and do not tow a boat. Schedule the inspection soon so the hubs can be tightened if needed. Repair is free at any franchised Trailstar dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 Trailstar Boat Trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Trailstar dealer to schedule the free hub inspection and tightening that prevents the trailer hubs from seizing.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, or reference recall number 22V343 and Trailstar recall TS-0041 when you call.
- Drive at reduced speeds until the dealer completes the repair, and do not tow a boat with the trailer.
- Call Trailstar customer service at 1-417-873-4555 with questions about the free repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Trailstar technician inspects the trailer hubs and tightens them if needed. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Until the work is complete, follow Trailstar's driving guidance: drive at reduced speeds and do not tow a boat. After the technician tightens the hubs, ask the service desk to note recall 22V343 on your repair order so you have a record of the completed work.
Timeline
| May 17, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 20, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 23, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 7, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V343?
Recall 22V343 covers 27,078 2020-2023 Trailstar and Ranger Trail boat trailers with axle hubs that were not tightened properly. The hubs can seize while the trailer is moving, which can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the hubs for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Trailstar or Ranger Trail Boat Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V343. If it is, contact a franchised Trailstar dealer to schedule the hub inspection and tightening. Until the remedy is performed, drive at reduced speeds and do not tow a boat.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 22V343, dealers will inspect the axle hubs and tighten them as needed free of charge.
Is it safe to tow a boat with this trailer before the repair?
No. Tracker advised owners not to tow a boat until the recall remedy is performed. The issue is the axle hubs, which can seize while the trailer is moving. Drive at reduced speeds if the trailer must be moved, and ask the dealer for guidance before towing.
When were owners notified about recall 22V343?
Owner notification letters were expected in June 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included, then reference recall 22V343 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V343000 |
|---|---|
| Trailstar customer service | 1-417-873-4555 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V343 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V343000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →