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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V188000

Magic Tilt Boat Trailer — Service brakes, hydraulic

Published May 10, 2013 · Recall initiated: May 9, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V188000, published May 10, 2013 and initiated May 9, 2013. Recalling firm: Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc.; Magic Tilt Boat Trailer — Service brakes, hydraulic.

What's the hazard

Magic Tilt Trailers is recalling certain boat trailers manufactured October 17, 2011, through January 24, 2012. These trailers are equipped with brake actuators manufactured by Carlisle. On some of the pumps, one of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump for the brakes may have 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

Magic Tilt Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators on the trailers, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2013. Owners may contact Magic Tilt Trailers at 1-800-998-8458.

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Recall details

Brand
MAGIC TILT
Model
BOAT TRAILER
Manufacturer
Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc.
Lot
MAGIC TILT BOAT TRAILER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Magic Tilt Boat Trailer — Service brakes, hydraulic recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V188000 on May 10, 2013. Reported hazard: Magic Tilt Trailers is recalling certain boat trailers manufactured October 17, 2011, through January 24, 2012. These trailers are equipped with brake actuators manufactured by Carlisle. On some of the pumps, one of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump for the brakes may have 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?

Magic Tilt Trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators on the trailers, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2013. Owners may contact Magic Tilt Trailers at 1-800-998-8458.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAGIC TILT. Model: BOAT TRAILER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)