NHTSA recall 12V210000
Equipment
Parker Trailer GNTD10240 and 5 more
Reported May 11, 20127 vehicles affectedPARKER TRAILER SALES, INCBuilt Sep 1, 2011 – Dec 19, 2011
The defect
Parker trailer IS recalling certain model year 2012 trailers equipped with dexter 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
Parker trailer will notify owners, and dexter will replace the actuators, free of charge. the recall began on june 13, 2012. owners may contact parker trailer at 1-903-572-0029.