Rolls Rite recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Rolls rite trailers is recalling certain model year 2012 trailers, equipped with dexter axle brand 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
Rolls rite trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact rolls rite trailers at 1-903-669-0213.
Vehicles covered
- Rolls Rite 14Kg23Th 2012
- Rolls Rite 18Kg24Te 2012
- Rolls Rite 18Kg24Th 2012
- Rolls Rite 21Kg48Fh 2012
- Rolls Rite 25Kg25Hdh 2012
- Rolls Rite 25Kg29Hdh 2012
- Rolls Rite 25Kg30Hdh 2012
- Rolls Rite 25Kp25Hd 2012
- Rolls Rite 36Kg33Hdh 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V213000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Rolls Rite Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 15, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs 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.