Defect Description For Recall
United Expressline Is Recalling Two Model Year 2012 Gooseneck Trailers Equipped With Dexter Electric/Hydraulic (E/H) Brake Actuator Pumps. Some Of These Pumps May Not Have Been Properly Heat Treated. This Condition Can Cause Premature Wear Of Some Critical Components In These Pumps Which Can Render The Unit Inoperable.
Make Of Vehicle
UNITED
Model Of Vehicle
UXT-8.524TA70
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V209000
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
United Expressline Will Notify Owners, And Dexter Will Replace The Actuators, Free Of Charge. The Units Have Been Repaired. Owners May Contact United Expressline, Inc. At 1-574-848-7088.
Vehicle Manufacturer
United Expressline, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111013
End Of Manufacture
20111018
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20120522
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
United Trailers, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120509