CM Trailers Recalls 2012 Cargo Van and Revolution Trailers for Brake Defect
CM Trailers is recalling 2012 Cargo Van and Revolution trailers because a manufacturing defect in the hydraulic brake pump 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 in the braking system that could lead to loss of control, serious injuries, or property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Contract Manufacturer, LLC (CM Trailers) is recalling certain model year 2012 Cargo Van and Revolution trailers. The recall affects trailers equipped with specific Hydrastar and Hydrastar XL trailer brake actuators produced between October 5, 2011, and December 9, 2011.
A rotating component in the hydraulic pump missed a heat treat operation, causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. This defect could result in the hydraulic pump failing, leading to 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.
CM Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pumps free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact CM Trailers at 1-888-268-7577 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- CM TRAILERS CARGO VAN, REVOLUTION
- Brand
- CM TRAILERS
- Manufacturer
- Contract Manufacturer, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailers
- 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 (2)
- CARGO VAN
- REVOLUTION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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