Recall 12V234 covers 1 2012 Tiger 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck trailer for brake actuator failure. Repair will be free at any franchised Tiger dealer once available.
Tiger is recalling 1 2012 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck trailer because premature wear inside its Dexter electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump can make the unit inoperable. If the actuator fails, the trailer can lose braking effort and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump on the 2012 Tiger 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck trailer turns an electrical brake signal from the tow vehicle into hydraulic pressure at the trailer brakes. When the driver brakes, the actuator pump builds pressure so the trailer brakes can apply in step with the tow vehicle.
On the recalled trailer, the Dexter Axle actuator pump was not properly heat treated. Heat treatment hardens metal parts so they resist wear under repeated pressure cycles. Without the correct treatment, critical parts inside the pump wear too early. Once that wear reaches the wrong point, the pump can stop working and the brake actuator unit becomes inoperable.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not describe a dashboard light, noise, pedal change, or other owner-noticeable signal before the pump stops working.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Tiger 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck | 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/hydraulic brake actuator supplies braking power to the trailer brakes. If the actuator fails, the trailer can lose braking effort, which increases crash risk. Avoid hauling heavy loads until the recall status is confirmed, and arrange service when the repair opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Tiger dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Tiger 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck is included in this recall.
- Contact Tiger customer service at 1-903-577-9511 to confirm repair access and dealer routing.
- Ask Tiger which Dexter Axle dealer will replace the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump that can leave the trailer without braking effort.
- Reference recall number 12V234 when you call or schedule service.
- Bring the recall notice if Tiger mailed one, and keep your repair paperwork after the free pump replacement.
What happens at the repair
Tiger's notice tells the owner how to arrange the repair. Once the dealer repair is available, a Tiger technician replaces the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump on the trailer. That pump is part of the brake system, and the recall remedy replaces the unit rather than asking the owner to adjust or monitor it. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair opens.
Timeline
| April 5, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V234?
Recall 12V234 covers one 2012 Tiger 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck trailer with a Dexter Axle electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump that was not properly heat treated. Premature wear can make the pump inoperable, and a Dexter Axle dealer will replace it for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Tiger 83X24 Lowboy Gooseneck is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 12V234. If it is, contact Tiger or a Dexter Axle dealer to arrange the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump replacement. Reference recall number 12V234 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Tiger's remedy says a Dexter Axle dealer will replace the electric/hydraulic brake actuator pump free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of braking effort from the trailer brakes. The electric/hydraulic brake actuator supplies braking power to the trailer, and actuator failure increases crash risk because the trailer loses that braking support.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V234000 |
|---|---|
| Tiger customer service | 1-903-577-9511 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V234 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V234000 |
Source documents
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 →