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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V223000

1998 Trailer Trailer Star — Equipment

Published May 18, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 16, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V223000, published May 18, 2012 and initiated May 16, 2012. Recalling firm: TRAILMASTER INC.; 1998 Trailer Trailer Star — Equipment.

What's the hazard

TRAILMASTER BY MCCOLLUM CUSTOM TRAILERS INCORPORATED (TRAILMASTER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 GOOSENECK DUAL TANDEM 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 to do

TRAILMASTER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMPS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRAILMASTER, INC. AT 1-903-572-1834.

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Recall details

Brand
TRAILER
Model
TRAILER STAR
Manufacturer
TRAILMASTER INC.
Lot
1998 TRAILER TRAILER STAR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 1998 Trailer Trailer Star — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V223000 on May 18, 2012. Reported hazard: TRAILMASTER BY MCCOLLUM CUSTOM TRAILERS INCORPORATED (TRAILMASTER) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 GOOSENECK DUAL TANDEM 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 should I do if I have this product?

TRAILMASTER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMPS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRAILMASTER, INC. AT 1-903-572-1834.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TRAILER. Model: TRAILER STAR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)