NHTSA Recall 12V234000: Equipment
TIGER TRAILERS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2012 Tiger 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V234000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | May 24, 2012 |
| Owner notification | April 5, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Tiger trailers is recalling one model year 2012 lowboy gooseneck 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
Tiger trailers will notify the owner, and a dexter axle dealer will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. Owners may contact tiger trailers, inc. At 1-903-577-9511.
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 12V234000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Tiger 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck | 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.