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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V171📅 Apr 18, 2012

2012 Atc QST & 2012 Atc RSX recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V171000
Manufacturer
ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-877-441-2440
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 18, 2012
Built
Jan 26, 2012 – Jan 26, 2012
Recall started by
ODI
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 tohttp://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V171 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V171?

2012 Atc QST & 2012 Atc RSX. 2 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Atc dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-441-2440.