The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V213000·Announced 2012-05-15

Rolls Rite Recalls 2012 Trailers With Brake Actuator Defect

Rolls Rite is recalling certain 2012 trailers because improperly heat-treated brake actuator pumps 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 (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

Rolls Rite Trailers is recalling certain model year 2012 trailers equipped with Dexter Axle brand electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pumps. The recall involves specific models, including the 18KG24TE, 25KG25HDH, 25KG29HDH, 25KG30HDH, 25KP25HD, 36KG33HDH, 21KG48FH, 18KG24TH, and 14KG23TH.

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 actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes, failure can result in the loss of braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

The safety recall began on June 19, 2012. Rolls Rite Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators free of charge. Owners may contact Rolls Rite Trailers at 1-903-669-0213 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ROLLS RITE 18KG24TE, 25KG25HDH, 25KG29HDH, 25KG30HDH
Brand
ROLLS RITE
Manufacturer
ROLLS RITE TRAILERS
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
10

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 (9)

  • 18KG24TE
  • 25KG25HDH
  • 25KG29HDH
  • 25KG30HDH
  • 25KP25HD
  • 36KG33HDH
  • 21KG48FH
  • 18KG24TH
  • 14KG23TH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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