Recall 12V113000: Featherlite Featherlite

Report received

Mar 22, 2012

Manufacturer

Featherlite, inc.

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.