Recall 12V229000: Royal cargo trailers incorporated

Report received

May 15, 2012

Manufacturer

Royal cargo trailers incorporated

Potentially affected

1vehicles

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

Royal cargo trailers (royal cargo) is recalling one model year 2012 amttgn 8.5x38tr70 trailer 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.

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

Royal cargo will notify the owner, and a dexter axle dealer will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. The affected vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact royal cargo trailers, inc. At 1-877-283-7260.