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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V229📅 May 22, 2012

2012 Royal Cargo Amttgn 8.5X38 TR52 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Royal cargo trailers (royal cargo) is recalling one model year 2012 Amttgn 8.5X38TR70 trailer equipped with a dexter axle 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

Royal cargo will notify the owner, and a dexter axle dealer will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. The affected vehicle has been repaired. Owners may contact royal cargo trailers, inc. At 1-877-283-7260.

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
12V229000
Manufacturer
ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-877-283-7260
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 11, 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 to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 12V229 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 12V229?

2012 Royal Cargo Amttgn 8.5X38 TR52. 1 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Royal Cargo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-283-7260.