Defect Description For Recall
New Heights Llc (New Heights) Is Recalling Certain Equipter Rb4000 Dump Trailers Manufactured December 8, 2011, Through December 21, 2011. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Carlisle Hydraulic Brake Actuators. One Of The Rotating Components In The Hydraulic Pump For The Brakes Missed A Heat Treat 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.
Make Of Vehicle
EQUIPTER
Model Of Vehicle
RB4000
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
13V191000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Braking Ability Can Lead To Loss Of Control Of The Trailer, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash, Serious Injuries, Or Property Damage.
Fix Defect
New Heights Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Hydraulic Pump Actuators Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact New Heights At 1-717-768-0070.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Heights Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20111208
End Of Manufacture
20111221
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
New Heights Llc
Date Report Received
20130513