1998 Trailer Star recall: equipment
Trailmaster Inc. reported this safety recall on May 16, 2012. It covers about 12 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12
- reported
- May 16, 2012
- owners notified
- Jul 2, 2012
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Trailmaster by mccollum custom trailers incorporated (trailmaster) is recalling certain model year 2011 gooseneck dual tandem trailers equipped with a dexter axle electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump. This pump may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in this pump which can render the unit inoperable.
- Risk
- The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Trailmaster will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 2, 2012. Owners may contact trailmaster, inc. At 1‑903‑572‑1834.
Recall number 12V223000
Affected vehicles
- Trailer Star 1998 1998
Questions about recall 12V223000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Trailer Star equipment?
Yes. Recall 12V223000, reported on May 16, 2012, covers about 12 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V223000?
Trailmaster will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 2, 2012. Owners may contact trailmaster, inc. At 1‑903‑572‑1834.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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