The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V206000·Announced 2012-05-10

Wilson Gooseneck Trailer Recall for Brake Actuator Defect

Wilson Trailer Company is recalling 2012 Gooseneck trailers because brake actuator pumps may fail, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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) that can result in loss of braking effort and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Wilson Trailer Company is recalling certain model year 2012 Gooseneck trailers equipped with Dexter electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pumps. The recall involves 24 units.

Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of critical components, rendering the unit inoperable. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Wilson Trailer will notify owners, and Dexter Axle will replace the actuators free of charge. The safety recall began on May 16, 2012. Owners may contact Wilson Trailer at 1-712-252-6477 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WILSON GOOSENECK
Brand
WILSON
Manufacturer
WILSON TRAILER COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
24

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)

  • GOOSENECK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · WILSON

Same manufacturer · WILSON TRAILER COMPANY

See all →

Same hazard · brake failure

See all →