NHTSA Recall 12V167000: Equipment
CUSTOM BUILT GOOSENECK TRAILERS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2012 Cbgt Gooseneck Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V167000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 13, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 6, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Custom built gooseneck trailers, inc. (cbgt) is recalling 1 25 and 1 40 model year 2012 trailers, manufactured between january 14, 2011, and january 18, 2012, equipped with an 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
Cbgt will notify owners and dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. Owners may contact custom built gooseneck trailers, inc. At 1-903-383-2896.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V167000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cbgt Gooseneck Trailer | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.