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SevereNHTSA·14V111000·Announced 2014-03-07

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
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 (2)

  • CARGO VAN
  • REVOLUTION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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