The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V191000·Announced 2013-05-13

New Heights Recalls Equipter RB4000 Dump Trailers for Brake Defect

New Heights LLC is recalling Equipter RB4000 dump trailers manufactured in December 2011 because a defective hydraulic brake actuator could cause a loss of braking ability.

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 the source text explicitly states can lead to serious injuries or property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

New Heights LLC is recalling certain Equipter RB4000 dump trailers manufactured between December 8, 2011, and December 21, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with Carlisle hydraulic brake actuators. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where one of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump missed a heat treat operation.

This defect causes the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate, which could result in the hydraulic pump failing. A failure of the hydraulic pump could lead to a loss of braking ability in the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.

New Heights will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pump actuators free of charge. Owners may contact New Heights at 1-717-768-0070 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC recall
Manufacturer
New Heights LLC
Category
Vehicle — Dump Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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