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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V246000

2012 Elite Flatbed — Equipment

Published June 1, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 31, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V246000, published June 1, 2012 and initiated May 31, 2012. Recalling firm: ELITE TRAILERS, INC.; 2012 Elite Flatbed — Equipment.

What's the hazard

ELITE TRAILERS, INC. (ELITE) IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 ELITE FLATBED 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

ELITE WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELITE TRAILERS, INC. AT 1-918-962-4567.

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Recall details

Brand
ELITE
Model
FLATBED
Manufacturer
ELITE TRAILERS, INC.
Lot
2012 ELITE FLATBED
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Elite Flatbed — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V246000 on June 1, 2012. Reported hazard: ELITE TRAILERS, INC. (ELITE) IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 ELITE FLATBED 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?

ELITE WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELITE TRAILERS, INC. AT 1-918-962-4567.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ELITE. Model: FLATBED.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)