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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

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 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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