NHTSA recall 12V171000
Equipment
Atc Qst and 1 more
The defect
Aluminum trailer company (atc) IS recalling certain model year 2012 rsx gooseneck and quest (qst) car haulers equipped with a dexter axle brand 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.
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
Atc will notify owners and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. atc has not provided a notification schedule. owners may contact atc at 1-877-441-2440.