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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12E003000·Announced 2012-02-01

Carlisle Brake and Friction Recalls Trailer Brake Actuators

Carlisle Brake and Friction is recalling certain HydraStar and HydraStar XL trailer brake actuators because a manufacturing defect could cause the hydraulic pump to fail, leading to a loss of braking ability.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake failure) that the source text explicitly states could result in serious injuries or property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Carlisle Brake and Friction Company is recalling certain HydraStar and HydraStar XL trailer brake actuators produced between October 5, 2011, and December 9, 2011. The recall affects 1,165 units. The defect involves a rotating component in the hydraulic pump that missed a heat treat operation, causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. This wear could result in the hydraulic pump failing and a loss of braking ability in the trailer.

A loss of braking ability can lead to a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage. The safety recall began on March 1, 2012.

Carlisle Brake and Friction Company will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pumps free of charge. Owners may contact Carlisle Brake and Friction Company at 1-800-542-0972. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit http://www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Trailer Brake Actuator
Hazard
Affected units
1,165

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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