Universal Trailer Recalls 2012 Wells Cargo and Haulmark Livestock Trailers
Universal Trailer Corp. is recalling two 2012 livestock trailers due to a brake actuator pump defect that may cause loss of braking power and increase 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
Universal Trailer Corporation (UTC) is recalling one model year 2012 Haulmark and one model year 2012 Wells Cargo livestock trailer. These specific units are equipped with a Dexter Axle Electric/Hydraulic (E/H) Brake Actuator Pump that may not have been properly heat treated.
The improper heat treatment can cause premature wear of critical components in the pump, potentially rendering the unit inoperable. Because the actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes, failure of this component can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.
UTC will notify owners, and Dexter Axle dealers will replace the affected Electric/Hydraulic Brake Actuator Pumps free of charge. Owners may contact Universal Trailer Corporation at 1-574-264-9661 for more information. Customers may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- WELLS CARGO, HAULMARK LIVESTOCK
- Brand
- WELLS CARGO
- Manufacturer
- UNIVERSAL TRAILER CORP. 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 (1)
- LIVESTOCK
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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