Recall 12V237000: Butler trailer mfg co, inc

Report received

May 24, 2012

Manufacturer

Butler trailer mfg co, inc

Potentially affected

4vehicles

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

Butler trailers (butler) is recalling certain model year 2011 bc-1010 cargo 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.

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

Butler will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 7, 2012. Owners may contact butler trailers, inc. At 1-336-674-8390.