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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V113000

Featherlite Featherlite — Equipment

Published March 22, 2012 · Recall initiated: March 22, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V113000, published March 22, 2012. Recalling firm: FEATHERLITE INC.; Featherlite Featherlite — Equipment.

What's the hazard

FEATHERLITE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 8415 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 to do

FEATHERLITE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-877-903-1444.

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Recall details

Brand
FEATHERLITE
Model
FEATHERLITE
Manufacturer
FEATHERLITE INC.
Lot
FEATHERLITE FEATHERLITE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Featherlite Featherlite — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V113000 on March 22, 2012. Reported hazard: FEATHERLITE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 8415 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 should I do if I have this product?

FEATHERLITE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEATHERLITE AT 1-877-903-1444.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FEATHERLITE. Model: FEATHERLITE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)