The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V182000·Announced 2012-04-24

Bloomer Recalls 2012 Evolution Trailers Due to Brake Actuator Defect

Bloomer is recalling 2012 Evolution gooseneck trailers because improperly heat-treated brake actuator pumps 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

Bloomer Trailer Manufacturing Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Evolution gooseneck trailers equipped with Dexter electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pumps. The recall addresses a defect where some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated.

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

Bloomer has notified all owners, and Dexter has replaced the actuators free of charge. Therefore, an owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact Bloomer Trailers at 1-800-390-6377 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BLOOMER EVOLUTION
Brand
BLOOMER
Manufacturer
BLOOMER TRAILER MANUFACTURING INC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
23

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 (1)

  • EVOLUTION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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