Recall 12V-167: 2012 Cbgt Gooseneck Trailer

CUSTOM BUILT GOOSENECK TRAILERS, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Apr 13, 2012, covering about 2 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-167
Report date
Apr 13, 2012
Vehicles affected
2
Owners notified
Apr 6, 2012

The problem

Custom built gooseneck trailers, inc. (Cbgt) is recalling 1 25⒠and 1 40⒠model year 2012 trailers, manufactured between january 14, 2011, and january 18, 2012, 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

Cbgt will notify owners and dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (E/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. Owners may contact custom built gooseneck trailers, inc. At 1-903-383-2896.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerCUSTOM BUILT GOOSENECK TRAILERS, INC.
ComponentEquipment
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number12V167000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cbgt Gooseneck Trailer2012All years

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-167?

Custom built gooseneck trailers, inc. (Cbgt) is recalling 1 25⒠and 1 40⒠model year 2012 trailers, manufactured between january 14, 2011, and january 18, 2012, 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-167 fixed?

Cbgt will notify owners and dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (E/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. Owners may contact custom built gooseneck trailers, inc. At 1-903-383-2896.

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.