Aluminum Trailer Company (atc) | NHTSA Recall #12V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V171000 by Aluminum Trailer Company (atc). Includes 2 affected units, E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2012 rsx gooseneck and quest (qst) car haulers 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 this pump which can render the unit inoperable.

Corrective Action

Atc will notify owners and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. atc has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact atc at 1-877-441-2440.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V171000
Manufacturer: Aluminum Trailer Company (atc)
Report Received Date: 2012-04-18T00:00:00
Subject: E/h brake actuator
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Aluminum trailer company (atc) is recalling certain model year 2012 rsx gooseneck and quest (qst) car haulers 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 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: Atc will notify owners and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. atc has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact atc at 1-877-441-2440.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-96a9~t7za_qrfc
NHTSA ID: 12V171000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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