Butler recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Butler trailers (butler) is recalling certain model year 2011 bc-1010 cargo trailers equipped with a dexter axle electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump. This pump may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in this pump 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
Butler will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 7, 2012. Owners may contact butler trailers, inc. At 1-336-674-8390.
Vehicles covered
- Butler Bc-1010 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V237000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Butler Trailer Mfg Co, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2012
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Butler will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge.butler has not provided a notification schedule.owners may contact butler trailers, inc. At 1-336-674-8390.
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.