The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V240000·Announced 2012-05-22

Belmont GN16LD Trailer Recalled for Brake Actuator Pump Defect

Belmont Machine Co. is recalling one 2011 GN16LD trailer because a 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) that can result in loss of braking effort and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Belmont Machine Co. is recalling one model year 2011 Belmont GN16LD trailer equipped with a Dexter Axle electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pump. The recall is due to a defect where the pump may not have been properly heat treated.

This condition can cause premature wear of critical components in the pump, rendering 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.

Belmont has notified the owner, and a Dexter Axle dealer will replace the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump free of charge. Owners may contact Belmont Machine Company at 1-717-556-0040 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BELMONT TRAILER GN16LD
Brand
BELMONT TRAILER
Manufacturer
BELMONT MACHINE CO.
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)

  • GN16LD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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