The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V180000·Announced 2012-04-24

Circle W Recalls 2011 Gooseneck Livestock Trailers Due to Brake Pump Defect

Circle W is recalling certain 2011 gooseneck livestock trailers because a brake actuator pump may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 where brake failure 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

Circle W Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011 gooseneck livestock trailers equipped with a Dexter Axle brand electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pump. The affected models are the CWT68327K, CWT7327K, CWT68288K, and CWT68328K.

The recall is being issued because the brake actuator 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. If the actuator fails, the trailer may lose braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Circle W will notify owners, and Dexter Axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pumps free of charge. The safety recall began on June 12, 2012. Owners may contact Circle W at 1-334-374-2560 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CIRCLE W CWT68327K, CWT7327K, CWT68288K, CWT68328K
Brand
CIRCLE W
Manufacturer
CIRCLE W TRAILERS
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (4)

  • CWT68327K
  • CWT7327K
  • CWT68288K
  • CWT68328K

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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