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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V209000

2012 United Uxgn-8.544tr60 | 2012 United Uxt-8.524ta70 — Equipment

Published May 11, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 9, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V209000, published May 11, 2012 and initiated May 9, 2012. Recalling firm: United Trailers, LLC; 2012 United Uxgn-8.544tr60 | 2012 United Uxt-8.524ta70 — Equipment.

What's the hazard

UNITED EXPRESSLINE IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 GOOSENECK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER 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

UNITED EXPRESSLINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UNITED EXPRESSLINE, INC. AT 1-574-848-7088.

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Recall details

Brand
UNITED
Model
UXGN-8.544TR60
Manufacturer
United Trailers, LLC
Lot
2012 UNITED UXGN-8.544TR60 | 2012 UNITED UXT-8.524TA70
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 United Uxgn-8.544tr60 | 2012 United Uxt-8.524ta70 — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V209000 on May 11, 2012. Reported hazard: UNITED EXPRESSLINE IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 GOOSENECK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER 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?

UNITED EXPRESSLINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UNITED EXPRESSLINE, INC. AT 1-574-848-7088.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: UNITED. Model: UXGN-8.544TR60.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)