Recall 12V167000: Custom built gooseneck trailers, inc.

Report received

Apr 13, 2012

Manufacturer

Custom built gooseneck trailers…

Potentially affected

2vehicles

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

Custom built gooseneck trailers, inc. (cbgt) is recalling 1 25’ and 1 40’ model year 2012 trailers, manufactured between january 14, 2011, and january 18, 2012, equipped with an 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.

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

Cbgt will notify owners and dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. Owners may contact custom built gooseneck trailers, inc. At 1-903-383-2896.