The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V188000·Announced 2013-05-09

Magic Tilt Boat Trailer Hydraulic Brake Actuator Recall

Magic Tilt is recalling boat trailers with defective hydraulic brake actuators that may fail, causing loss of braking ability and 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 (hydraulic brake failure) that explicitly increases the risk of serious injuries and property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. is recalling certain boat trailers manufactured between October 17, 2011, and January 24, 2012. These trailers are equipped with brake actuators manufactured by Carlisle. On some of the pumps, a rotating component in the hydraulic pump may have missed a heat treat operation, causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate.

As a result, the hydraulic pump could fail, resulting in a loss of braking ability in the trailer. Loss of braking ability can lead to a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.

Magic Tilt Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators on the trailers free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2013. Owners may contact Magic Tilt Trailers at 1-800-998-8458 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC recall
Manufacturer
Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Boat Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
9

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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