NHTSA Recall 12V223000: Equipment
TRAILMASTER INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 1998 Trailer Trailer Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V223000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | May 16, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Trailmaster by mccollum custom trailers incorporated (trailmaster) is recalling certain model year 2011 gooseneck dual tandem trailers equipped with a dexter axle 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
Trailmaster will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 2, 2012. Owners may contact trailmaster, inc. At 1-903-572-1834.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V223000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trailer Trailer Star | 1998 |
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.