Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V168000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V168000 by Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.. Includes 20 affected units, E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Big tex is recalling certain model year 2012 22gn and 25gn 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.

Corrective Action

Big tex will notify owners and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. Owners may contact big tex manufacturing, inc. At 1-903-575-0300.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V168000
Manufacturer: Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-04-09T00:00:00
Subject: E/h brake actuator
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Big tex is recalling certain model year 2012 22gn and 25gn 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.
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: Big tex will notify owners and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. Owners may contact big tex manufacturing, inc. At 1-903-575-0300.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-qe2h_xys2~zudu
NHTSA ID: 12V168000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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