Recall 12V152 covers 7 2012 Fleetneck trailers for Dexter Axle brake actuator failure. Repair is free at any franchised Fleetneck dealer.
Fleetneck is recalling 7 2012 Fleetneck trailers, including FMAX212L30X102 and FLT212L25X102, because the Dexter electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump was not properly heat treated. If the actuator fails, the trailer can lose braking effort and crash risk rises; the dealer repair will be free once Fleetneck makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump on the 2012 Fleetneck trailers in NHTSA campaign 12V152 is the unit that turns an electrical brake signal into hydraulic pressure for the trailer brakes. When the tow vehicle calls for braking, the actuator pump pressurizes brake fluid so the trailer brake system applies force at the wheels. The trailer depends on that pump to respond when braking is requested.
On the affected trailers, the Dexter Axle electric/hydraulic pump was not properly heat treated. Heat treating hardens internal metal parts so they stand up to repeated pressure and movement. Without that hardness, critical parts inside the pump wear too early. As wear builds, the pump can stop working and leave the electric/hydraulic brake unit inoperable.
There is no warning sign before failure. A Fleetneck owner or driver can notice the problem only when the trailer brakes fail to respond as expected.
Who's affected?
All six listed models are 2012 Fleetneck trailers tied to the same equipment component.
| 2012 Fleetneck FMAX212L30X102 | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2012 Fleetneck FMAX210L40X102 | Equipment |
| 2012 Fleetneck FMAX212L40X102 | Equipment |
| 2012 Fleetneck FMAX212L33X102 | Equipment |
| 2012 Fleetneck FMAX212L32X102 | Equipment |
| 2012 Fleetneck FLT212L25X102 | Equipment |
| Units affected | 7 |
A matching year and Fleetneck model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The electric over hydraulic brake actuator powers the trailer brakes. If it fails, the trailer can lose braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Arrange the recall repair and use extra caution while towing until it is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Fleetneck dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Fleetneck trailer is included in this recall.
- Review the Fleetneck owner notice mailed on March 29, 2012, if you have it.
- Contact a Fleetneck service contact or Dexter Axle dealer to ask about the free brake-actuator pump replacement that restores trailer braking power.
- Reference recall number 12V152 when you call so the service desk can match the campaign.
- Tow or move the trailer cautiously until the repair is complete; loss of trailer braking effort increases crash risk.
What happens at the repair
The known repair is replacement of the Dexter Axle electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump on the affected Fleetneck trailers. When the remedy is open for your VIN, a Fleetneck technician replaces the actuator rather than trying to repair the worn internal pump parts. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the actuator replacement is tied to recall 12V152 before the trailer is brought in for service.
Timeline
| March 29, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V152?
Recall 12V152 covers 7 2012 Fleetneck trailers with a Dexter Axle electric over hydraulic brake actuator pump that was not properly heat treated. Premature wear inside the pump can make the actuator inoperable. Dexter Axle dealers will replace the actuators for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Fleetneck FMAX212L30X102, FMAX210L40X102, FMAX212L40X102, FMAX212L33X102, FMAX212L32X102, or FLT212L25X102 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 12V152. If it is, contact a franchised Fleetneck dealer or the servicing Dexter Axle dealer to schedule actuator replacement. Reference recall number 12V152 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair to be performed at no cost, and the remedy for recall 12V152 is free actuator replacement. The official repair path is replacement of the affected Dexter Axle electric over hydraulic brake actuator pump.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of trailer braking effort. The electric over hydraulic brake actuator supplies braking power to the trailer brakes. If the actuator fails, the trailer loses braking force, increasing crash risk. Confirm the VIN and arrange the free actuator replacement if the trailer is included.
What if I bought this Fleetneck trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received an owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Fleetneck trailer is included, then reference recall 12V152 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V152000 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA recall # | 12V152 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V152000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →