The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V171000·Announced 2012-04-18

ATC Recalls 2012 RSX and QST Car Haulers Due to Brake Pump Defect

ATC is recalling 2012 RSX and QST car haulers because a defective 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 the loss of braking effort and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) is recalling certain model year 2012 RSX Gooseneck and Quest (QST) car haulers. These vehicles are equipped with a Dexter Axle brand electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pump that may not have been properly heat treated.

This condition can cause premature wear of critical components in the pump, rendering 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.

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.

The recalled product

Product
ATC RSX, QST
Brand
ATC
Manufacturer
ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RSX
  • QST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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