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2023 Elite Horse Trailer problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2023 Elite Horse Trailer — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2023 Elite Horse Trailer have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V320000OtherMay 4, 2023 · 317 units

Defect

Outback Customs, LLC (Outback) is recalling certain 2020-2022 4 Star, 2022 CM, Featherlite, Dodge RAM RCA, 2020-2023 Cimarron, Double D, Elite, Platinum horse trailers, and 2021-2022 Mercedes Sprinter Vans, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.

Consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a support bracket, or replace the burner tubes or stove, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Outback customer service at 1-405-745-6666.

2023 Elite Horse Trailer — common questions

Is the 2023 Elite Horse Trailer reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2023 Elite Horse Trailer have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2023 Elite Horse Trailer. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.