The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V229000·Announced 2012-05-15

Royal Cargo Trailer Recall for Brake Actuator Pump Defect

Royal Cargo is recalling one 2012 trailer due to a brake actuator pump that may not have been properly heat treated, risking 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 in the braking system 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

Royal Cargo Trailers Incorporated is recalling one model year 2012 AMTTGN 8.5X38TR70 trailer. The recall involves trailers equipped with a Dexter Axle Electric/Hydraulic (E/H) Brake Actuator Pump.

The pump may not have been properly heat treated, which can cause premature wear of critical components and render 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 affected vehicle has already been repaired. Owners may contact Royal Cargo Trailers, Inc. at 1-877-283-7260 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
ROYAL CARGO AMTTGN 8.5X38 TR52
Brand
ROYAL CARGO
Manufacturer
ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS INCORPORATED
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1

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)

  • AMTTGN 8.5X38 TR52

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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