Defect Description For Recall
Aluminum Trailer Company (Atc) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Rsx Gooseneck And Quest (Qst) Car Haulers Equipped With A Dexter Axle Brand 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.
Make Of Vehicle
ATC
Model Of Vehicle
RSX
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V171000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Atc Will Notify Owners And Dexter Axle Dealers Will Replace The Electric/Hydraulic (E/H) Brake Actuator Pumps, Free Of Charge. Atc Has Not Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Atc At 1-877-441-2440.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company
Start Of Manufacture
20120126
End Of Manufacture
20120126
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20120418
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Aluminum Trailer Company (Atc)
Date Report Received
20120418