Dexter Axle recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Dexter axle is recalling certain electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps sold for use on various trailers. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.
What could happen
The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dexter axle is working with the installers and vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify owners who may have had the affected e/h brake actuator installed on their vehicle. The safety recall began on december 20, 2011. Owners may contact dexter axle at 1-260-636-5311 or their vehicle manufacturer.
Vehicles covered
- Dexter Axle Brake Actuator
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E057000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Dexter Axle
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 4, 2012
- Owners notified
- Dec 20, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,713
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2011 to Dec 19, 2012
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.