Recall 12V-139: 2012 Interstate 30DLE
INTERSTATE TRAILER, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 2, 2012, covering about 1 vehicles.
The problem
Interstate trailers is recalling one model year 2012 30dle trailer equipped with an 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
Interstate trailers has notified the owner, and a dealer replaced the actuator, free of charge.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERSTATE TRAILER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V139000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-139?
Interstate trailers is recalling one model year 2012 30dle trailer equipped with an 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.
How is recall 12V-139 fixed?
Interstate trailers has notified the owner, and a dealer replaced the actuator, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.