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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E003000

Carlisle Hydrastar Xl — Equipment

Published February 14, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 1, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12E003000, published February 14, 2012 and initiated February 1, 2012. Recalling firm: CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY; Carlisle Hydrastar Xl — Equipment.

What's the hazard

CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY IS RECALLING CERTAIN HYDRASTAR AND HYDRASTAR XL TRAILER BRAKE ACTUATORS PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011. ONE OF THE ROTATING COMPONENTS IN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MISSED A HEAT TREAT OPERATION CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO WEAR AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE. AS A RESULT, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY IN THE TRAILER.

What to do

CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY AT 1-800-542-0972.

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Recall details

Brand
CARLISLE
Model
HYDRASTAR XL
Manufacturer
CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY
Lot
CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL | CARLISLE HYDRASTAR
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Carlisle Hydrastar Xl — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E003000 on February 14, 2012. Reported hazard: CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY IS RECALLING CERTAIN HYDRASTAR AND HYDRASTAR XL TRAILER BRAKE ACTUATORS PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011. ONE OF THE ROTATING COMPONENTS IN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MISSED A HEAT TREAT OPERATION CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO WEAR AT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL RATE. AS A RESULT, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD FAIL AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY IN THE TRAILER.

What should I do if I have this product?

CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY AT 1-800-542-0972.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CARLISLE. Model: HYDRASTAR XL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)