On 6/25/2008 ,we purchased a new 2008 sun tracker pontoon and a new 2008 trailstar boat trailer from a dealership in north carolina. Within the first month of using the boat/trailer we noticed that the boat trailer tires were showing excessive wear and we notified the dealer, who sent new tires for the trailer, in case we had a bad set of tires. We should try these tires and would " see" if this fixed the issue. This did not fix the issue, the second set of tires showed excessive wear over the balance of the first summer's use. We contacted the dealership again and insisted that they checkout trailer, axle and any other possible factor that would make the tires wear so quickly and un-evenly. They re-placed the tires again on trailer, so that we could continue using during the summer. My husband consistently insisted that the dealership had sold us a trailer that was not rated for our size boat, they insist that it was.. The tires again wore excessively in less than 3 months use, my husband took it back to the dealership and insisted that they checkout the trailer for any and all defective issues and replace or repair immediately. They decided that the trailer axle was defective and needed a new axle. They replaced the axle and put on new tires. We wintered the boat over 2009-2010 winter and pulled it out for use in late may...the tires are wearing excessively again, and in further research we see that the mfg. Has been cited for placing the incorrect capacity stickers on their trailers. Also, we see that our paperwork from the dealer shows that we purchased a 2008 trailer, but the trailer plate says that the trailer was manufactured in 2007. At this point I don't trust any of the dealer/ mfgr decisions that have been made so far. And am disgusted by the fresh hell that is in store for us ..calling tracker marine group for round 4 discussions. Isn't there anyone who can help us????? I have pictures. Emails, old tires, etc.
The worst 2008 Trailstar P27 problems
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Recalls 1
Equipment: mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
- What is wrong
- Tracker marine is recalling 1,161 my 2007 trailstar k17v, k18v, k21vhdsa, k21vta, k23vta, p27, p30, p32, and my 2008 k17, k18v, k1901, k21vhdsa, k21vta, k23vta, p27, p30, p32, mk184sa, and mk204ta galvanized boat trailers using jacks made by shelby industries (tracker part no. 129111, shelby part no. 5874a8-24hgx). These trailers are used with kenner, sun tracker, and mako boat models. The mounting hardware for the trailer jack, which is used to elevate the trailer tongue during storage, may loosen and allow the jack assembly to disengage from the trailer.
- Risk
- If the jack falls off while the trailer is in motion, damage to following vehicles could occur or a vehicle crash may result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the nut and bolt that is part of the trailer jack mounting hardware. The recall began on june 19, 2008. Owners may contact tracker marine at 1‑417‑873‑4555.
Recall number 08V133000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Trailstar P27 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Announcing to dealers the termination date of Service Bulletin #TS-0024
- Shackles can get in the incorrect position on the equalizer when loading /unloading tandem axle trailers
- Direct dealers to Phoenix USA, the supplier of plastic trim rings and center caps, for replacement of...
- HP pontoon trailers require different uprights to prevent potential damage to the pontoon logs.
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Questions about the 2008 Trailstar P27
Is the 2008 Trailstar P27 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Trailstar P27, close to a typical P27 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Trailstar P27?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 Trailstar P27 have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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