Falcon Trailer Works, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V162000 by Falcon Trailer Works, Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Falcon is recalling one model year 2012 gooseneck trailer equipped with a dexter axle brand 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 the pump which can render the unit inoperable.

Corrective Action

Falcon will notify the owner and dexter axle will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. the vehicle was repaired during april 2012. Owners may contact falcon trailer works, inc. At 1-903-877-2077 or dexter axle at 1-260-636-5311.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V162000
Manufacturer: Falcon Trailer Works, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-04-10T00:00:00
Subject: E/h brake actuator
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Falcon is recalling one model year 2012 gooseneck trailer equipped with a dexter axle brand 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 the pump which can render the unit inoperable.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: Falcon will notify the owner and dexter axle will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. the vehicle was repaired during april 2012. Owners may contact falcon trailer works, inc. At 1-903-877-2077 or dexter axle at 1-260-636-5311.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hs6a_29uj_xn6t
NHTSA ID: 12V162000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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