NHTSA recall 12V113000
Equipment
Reported Mar 22, 20125 vehicles affectedFEATHERLITE, INC.Built Sep 21, 2011 – Dec 5, 2011
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.