NHTSA Recall 12V229000: Equipment
ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2012 Royal Cargo Amttgn 8.5X38 TR52.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V229000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | May 15, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 11, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Royal cargo trailers (royal cargo) is recalling one model year 2012 amttgn 8.5x38tr70 trailer 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
Royal cargo will notify the owner, and a dexter axle dealer will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. The affected vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact royal cargo trailers, inc. At 1-877-283-7260.
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 12V229000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Royal Cargo Amttgn 8.5X38 TR52 | 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.