The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V155000·Announced 2012-04-09

Midsoda ST-22 Trailer Recall for Brake Actuator Pump Defect

Midsoda is recalling one 2012 ST-22 trailer because a brake actuator pump may fail, increasing crash risk.

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 actuator failure) that can result in loss of braking effort and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Midsota Manufacturing Inc. is recalling one model year 2012 ST-22 trailer equipped with a Dexter Axle brand electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pump. The recall addresses a defect where the pump may not have been properly heat treated.

This condition can cause premature wear of critical components in the pump, which can render the unit inoperable. Since 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.

Midsota will notify the owner, and a Dexter Axle dealer will replace the actuator free of charge. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MIDSODA ST-22
Brand
MIDSODA
Manufacturer
MIDSOTA MANUFACTURING INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1

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Model numbers (1)

  • ST-22

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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