Recall 12V209000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2012-2012 UNITED UXGN-8.544TR60
RECALL This recall affects up to 2 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V209000 |
| Manufacturer | UNITED EXPRESSLINE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
UNITED EXPRESSLINE IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 GOOSENECK 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.
Safety 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
UNITED EXPRESSLINE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEXTER WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE UNITS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UNITED EXPRESSLINE, INC. AT 1-574-848-7088.
Related Recalls for UNITED
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V087000 | 2008 UNITED MOTOR HOMES | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 25 | |
| 83V080000 | 1978 UNITED SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 148 | |
| 03V447000 | 2001 UNITED MOTOR HOME | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 147 | |
| 06V209000 | 2006 UNITED URS6N | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | |
| 07V112000 | 2003 UNITED CARGO TRAILER | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 20 |