Boatwheels recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Alumina, Inc., dba Boatwheels, is recalling a model year 2011 PB27-TH1200 and a 2011 PB36-RS2100 trailer each equipped with a Dexter Axle brand electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pump. 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
Alumina will notify owners, and Alumina dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began during August 2012. Owners may contact Alumina, Inc. at 1-419-433-2300.
Vehicles covered
- Boatwheels Pb27-Th1200 2011
- Boatwheels Pb36-Rs2100 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V381000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Alumina, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 3, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 21, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- 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 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.