4-Star Trailers recall: Equipment
What is wrong
4-star trailer is recalling certain model year 2012 4-horse l.q., 4-horse bumper pull and polo trailers equipped with electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. 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
4-star trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2012. Owners may contact 4-star trailers at 1-800-848-3095 x140.
Vehicles covered
- 4-Star Trailers 4-Horse Bumper Pull 2012
- 4-Star Trailers 4-Horse L.Q. 2012
- 4-Star Trailers Polo Trailer 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V116000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- 4-Star Trailers, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 22, 2012
- Owners notified
- Apr 13, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Dec 15, 2011 to Dec 15, 2011
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Customers may 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.