NHTSA Recall 13V209000: Service brakes, hydraulic
Elite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2012 Elite Livestock Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V209000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | May 17, 2013 |
| Owner notification | May 17, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Elite Trailer Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012 Livestock Gooseneck trailers manufactured November 17, 2011, through January 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Carlisle hydraulic brake actuators. One of the rotating components in the hydraulic brake pump missed a heat treating operation causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. As a result, the hydraulic pump could fail and result in a loss of braking ability in the trailer.
Safety risk
Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.
Remedy
Elite Trailer has notified all affected owners and dealers have replaced all of the defective actuators. Owners may contact Elite Trailer at 1-800-657-7305.
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 13V209000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Elite Livestock 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.