The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V209000·Announced 2012-05-09

United Expressline Recalls Two 2012 Gooseneck Trailers Due to Brake Pump Defect

United Expressline is recalling two 2012 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

United Expressline, Inc. is recalling two model year 2012 gooseneck trailers, specifically the UXGN-8.544TR60 and UXT-8.524TA70 models. The recall involves trailers equipped with Dexter electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pumps.

Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of critical components, rendering 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.

United Expressline will notify owners, and Dexter will replace the actuators free of charge. The units have been repaired. Owners may contact United Expressline, Inc. at 1-574-848-7088 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
UNITED UXGN-8.544TR60, UXT-8.524TA70
Brand
UNITED
Manufacturer
UNITED EXPRESSLINE, INC.
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)

  • UXGN-8.544TR60
  • UXT-8.524TA70

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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