The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V223000·Announced 2012-05-16

Trailmaster Recalls 2011 Gooseneck Trailers Due to Brake Pump Defect

Trailmaster is recalling 2011 Gooseneck Dual Tandem trailers because a defective brake actuator pump 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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Trailmaster by McCollum Custom Trailers Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2011 Gooseneck Dual Tandem trailers equipped with a Dexter Axle Electric/Hydraulic (E/H) Brake Actuator Pump. The recall involves 12 units.

The pump may not have been properly heat treated, which can cause premature wear of critical components and render the unit inoperable. Since the actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes, failure can result in the loss of braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Trailmaster will notify owners, and Dexter Axle dealers will replace the Electric/Hydraulic (E/H) Brake Actuator Pumps free of charge. The safety recall began on July 2, 2012. Owners may contact Trailmaster, Inc. at 1-903-572-1834 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRAILER TRAILER STAR
Brand
TRAILER
Manufacturer
TRAILMASTER INC.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
12

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)

  • TRAILER STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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