Recall 12V139 covers 1 2012 Interstate 30DLE trailer for a brake actuator pump defect. The actuator replacement was completed free of charge.
Interstate is recalling 1 2012 30DLE trailer under recall 12V139 because an electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump heat-treatment issue can prematurely wear critical pump components and leave the unit inoperable. If the actuator fails, the trailer loses braking effort and crash risk increases; the dealer repair will be free once Interstate makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump on the 2012 Interstate 30DLE trailer is the bridge between the tow vehicle's electric brake signal and the trailer's hydraulic brakes. When the brake controller sends a signal, the actuator runs a pump that builds hydraulic pressure so the trailer brakes apply with the tow vehicle.
On this recall, the actuator pump was not properly heat treated during manufacturing. Heat treating hardens metal parts so they can hold up under repeated load. Without that treatment, critical parts inside the pump wear too early, and the actuator can stop working. If the actuator becomes inoperable, the trailer's hydraulic braking assistance is lost until the unit is repaired or replaced.
There is no warning sign before failure. Treat any change in trailer braking feel, longer stopping distance, or brake-controller behavior as a reason to stop using the trailer and have the actuator checked.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Interstate 30DLE | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
The electric over hydraulic brake actuator supplies braking power to the trailer brakes. If the actuator fails, the trailer can lose braking effort, which increases crash risk because the tow vehicle has less braking help from the trailer. Contact Interstate for the recall repair path. Repair will be free at any franchised Interstate dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Interstate 30DLE is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Interstate dealer to confirm whether the free electric/hydraulic brake-actuator pump replacement has already been completed.
- Reference recall number 12V139 when you call, and ask the dealer to confirm the actuator repair in the trailer service history.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the actuator replacement is confirmed or complete, because actuator failure can reduce trailer braking effort.
What happens at the repair
Interstate notified the owner, and a dealer replaced the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump at no charge. At the dealer, an Interstate technician removes the defective actuator pump and installs the replacement actuator so the trailer's hydraulic brake system can respond to the electric brake signal again. Parts and labor are covered under recall 12V139. The repair path is the dealer replacement described by Interstate, with no owner charge for the actuator work.
Timeline
| January 6, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V139?
Recall 12V139 covers one 2012 Interstate 30DLE trailer with an electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump that was not properly heat treated. Failure can cause loss of trailer braking effort and increase crash risk. Interstate's remedy replaced the actuator for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Interstate 30DLE is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 12V139. If it is, contact a franchised Interstate dealer and reference recall 12V139. The free remedy was actuator replacement, and the recall record says the owner was notified and the dealer completed the repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Interstate's remedy says the dealer replaced the electric/hydraulic brake actuator free of charge. Keep any repair record with the trailer's paperwork.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of trailer braking effort. The electric/hydraulic actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes, so actuator failure can leave the trailer without its normal braking support and increase crash risk.
What if I bought this Interstate 30DLE used?
The free recall remedy follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether this 2012 Interstate 30DLE was the included trailer, then ask an Interstate dealer to verify whether the actuator replacement was completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V139000 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA recall # | 12V139 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V139000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →