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4 Star Trailers vs Bloomer Trailers

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4 Star Trailers

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

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.

Recalls

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.

Showing the 3 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.

Score

Score built from published facts, based on 5 of 5 categories. Grades are calculated from the facts shown, using the published method. They are not a safety rating. Method · Report an error

Bloomer Trailers

CategoriesHorse trailers
OwnerRandy and Kim Bloomer (founders)
Founded1998
HeadquartersSalado, TX source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
FrameNot yet verified
AxlesDexter AirFlex air ride suspension, 8,000 lb, 10,000 lb or triple axles source
Warranty10 year structural on horse trailers source
WebsiteOfficial site

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Horse trailers$121,950 to $315,900
median $236,200
58 listings, updated October 2026
$57,150 to $244,450
median $149,850
54 listings, updated October 2026

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.

Recalls

2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Bloomer trailers, received 2012 to 2013. 0 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

September 18, 2013, NHTSA campaign 13V444000

Maker named by NHTSA

Bloomer Trailers

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Bloomer Trailers is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 recreational trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Remedy as filed

Bloomer Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Bloomer Trailers at 1-800-390-6377 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

NHTSA lists about 154 potentially affected units for this campaign.
April 24, 2012, NHTSA campaign 12V182000

Maker named by NHTSA

BLOOMER TRAILER MANUFACTURING INC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

BLOOMER TRAILERS MANUFACTURING INCORPORATED (BLOOMER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EVOLUTION GOOSENECK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER 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

BLOOMER HAS NOTIFIED ALL OWNERS, AND DEXTER HAS REPLACED THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE, THEREFORE, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION NOTICE WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLOOMER TRAILERS AT 1-800-390-6377.

NHTSA lists about 23 potentially affected units for this campaign.

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.

Score

Score built from published facts, based on 4 of 5 categories. Grades are calculated from the facts shown, using the published method. They are not a safety rating. Method · Report an error

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