The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V237000·Announced 2012-05-24

Butler BC-1010 Cargo Trailers Recalled for Brake Actuator Pump Defect

Butler is recalling 2011 BC-1010 cargo 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 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

Butler Trailer Mfg Co, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 BC-1010 cargo trailers equipped with a Dexter Axle electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pump. The recall involves 4 units.

The brake actuator pump may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of critical components, rendering the unit inoperable. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Butler will notify owners, and Dexter Axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump free of charge. The safety recall began on May 7, 2012. Owners may contact Butler Trailers, Inc. at 1-336-674-8390.

The recalled product

Product
BUTLER BC-1010
Brand
BUTLER
Manufacturer
BUTLER TRAILER MFG CO, INC
Category
Vehicle — Cargo Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
4

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)

  • BC-1010

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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