Universal Trailer Corp. Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V219000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V219000 by Universal Trailer Corp. Inc.. Includes 2 affected units, E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Universal trailer corporation (utc) is recalling one model year 2012 haulmark and one model year 2012 wells cargo trailer 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

Utc will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. owners may contact universal trailer corporation at 1-574-264-9661.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V219000
Manufacturer: Universal Trailer Corp. Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: E/h brake actuator
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Universal trailer corporation (utc) is recalling one model year 2012 haulmark and one model year 2012 wells cargo trailer 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: Utc will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. owners may contact universal trailer corporation at 1-574-264-9661.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 12V219000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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