4 Star Trailers report card

Horse trailers · Stock trailers · Car hauler

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesHorse trailersStock trailersCar hauler
OwnerOwned by Kenneth Waller and Kenny Hobbs (private)
Founded1984
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Models tracked here7
FrameAluminum source
AxlesNot yet verified
Warranty8 year structural, 2 year 4 Star built components, 1 year sealants source
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Structural or frame 8 years.
  • Components made by 4 Star (gates, doors, dividers) 2 years.
  • Sealants 1 year.

Owner support page: 'We proudly offer an 8 year structural warranty on all our trailer models'.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only.

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 0 of 7 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 1 of 7 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 7 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 0 of 7 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 0 of 7 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 0 of 7 model lines read
Show the 7 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
How To Maintain And Care For Your Trailernot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Bumper Pull Cargo Trailers Smnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Bumper Pull Horse Trailers Smnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Bumper Pull Stock Trailers Smnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Gooseneck Cargo Trailers Smnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we read
Gooseneck Horse Trailers Smnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Gooseneck Stock Trailers Smnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)not listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Horse trailers$34,450 to $151,150
median $67,950
100 listings, updated October 2026
$19,750 to $128,900
median $45,000
83 listings, updated October 2026
Stock trailers$27,550 to $61,500
median $42,750
34 listings, updated October 2026
$15,900 to $42,600
median $25,900
5 listings, updated October 2026
Car haulerNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

6 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming 4 Star trailers, received 2006 to 2019. 0 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

September 18, 2019, NHTSA campaign 19V661000

Maker named by NHTSA

4-Star Trailers, Inc

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

4-Star Trailers, Inc. (4-Star Trailers) is recalling certain 2019 4S8D337 and 4S4D258LQ trailers equipped with Dexter axles. The axles may lack the proper amount of grease on the inner and outer bearings in the hubs.

Remedy as filed

All owners were notified and the trailers were corrected, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2020. Owners may contact Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888 or 4-Star Trailers customer service at 1-800-848-3095 or 1-405-324-7827.

NHTSA lists about 4 potentially affected units for this campaign.
January 17, 2017, NHTSA campaign 17V036000

Maker named by NHTSA

4-STAR TRAILERS, INC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

4-Star Trailers, Inc. (4-Star) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Gooseneck Horse trailers. The hydraulic brake line may rupture where it connects to the brake caliper, resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of braking.

Remedy as filed

4-Star will notify owners, and dealers will change the brake line compression fitting to a banjo fitting, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact 4-Star customer service at 1-800-848-3095.

NHTSA lists about 227 potentially affected units for this campaign.
March 22, 2012, NHTSA campaign 12V116000

Maker named by NHTSA

4-STAR TRAILERS, INC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

4-STAR TRAILER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 4-HORSE L.Q., 4-HORSE BUMPER PULL AND POLO TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMPS. SOME OF THESE PUMPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THESE PUMPS WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE.

Remedy as filed

4-STAR TRAILERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 4-STAR TRAILERS AT 1-800-848-3095 X140.

NHTSA lists about 3 potentially affected units for this campaign.
September 10, 2007, NHTSA campaign 07E078000

Maker named by NHTSA

4-STAR TRAILERS, INC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

CERTAIN 4-STAR AFTERMARKET HAYRACKS SOLD FOR USE ON HORSE TRAILERS. THE FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYRACK TO THE ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE HAYRACK TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER.

Remedy as filed

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYRACK TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ROOF OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 4-STAR AT 1-800-848-3095.

NHTSA lists about 296 potentially affected units for this campaign.
August 31, 2007, NHTSA campaign 07V396000

Maker named by NHTSA

4-STAR TRAILERS, INC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH COVERED HAYRACKS, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYRACK TO THE ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE HAYRACK TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER.

Remedy as filed

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FASTENERS SECURING THE HAYRACK TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET ON THE ROOF OF THE TRAILER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 4-STAR AT 1-800-848-3095.

NHTSA lists about 456 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Showing the 5 most recent of 6 campaigns. See every campaign on NHTSA by searching the campaign number or the maker name.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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