The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V220000·Announced 2012-05-15

CAM Recalls Two 2012 Trailers Due to Brake Actuator Pump Defect

CAM Superline is recalling two 2012 trailers because a brake actuator pump may not have been properly heat treated, potentially causing loss of braking power.

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 where brake failure can result in the loss of braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

CAM Superline, Inc. is recalling one 2012 model year 6CAM18C trailer and one 2012 model year 7CAM19STT 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, which may render the unit inoperable. Since the actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes, failure of the unit can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

CAM Superline has notified all owners, and Dexter has already replaced the actuators free of charge. Therefore, a separate owner notification notice will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact CAM Superline, Inc. at 1-717-749-3369 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CAM 6CAM18C, 7CAM19STT
Brand
CAM
Manufacturer
CAM SUPERLINE, 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)

  • 6CAM18C
  • 7CAM19STT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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