Circle W 2011 Equipment recall
Recalled April 24, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V180000 · Circle W
Hazard
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
CIRCLE W 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 JUNE 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CIRCLE W AT 1-334-374-2560.
Units
4 units
Description
CIRCLE W IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK TRAILERS 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.
What to do
CIRCLE W 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 JUNE 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CIRCLE W AT 1-334-374-2560.
Product
Circle W CWT68288K · Circle W CWT68327K · Circle W CWT68328K · Circle W CWT7327K
Manufacturer(s)
CIRCLE W TRAILERS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →