Recall 14V111 affects 4 2012 Cm Trailers Cargo Van and Revolution trailers for hydraulic pump wear. Repair is free at any franchised Cm Trailers dealer.
Cm Trailers is recalling 4 2012 Cargo Van and Revolution trailers with certain Hydrastar and Hydrastar XL brake actuators because a hydraulic pump component missed heat treatment and wears too fast. If the pump fails, the trailer can lose braking ability, which raises the risk of loss of control, a crash, serious injuries, or property damage; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake actuator on these 2012 Cm Trailers Cargo Van and Revolution trailers is the unit that turns the tow vehicle's brake signal into hydraulic pressure for the trailer brakes. These trailers use Hydrastar or Hydrastar XL actuators, which run a small hydraulic pump to send brake pressure through the trailer's brake system.
In the affected actuators, a rotating part inside the hydraulic pump missed a heat treat step, which is a hardening process used to make metal parts resist wear. Without that treatment, the part wears faster than designed. As wear builds inside the pump, the actuator can stop making the hydraulic pressure the trailer brakes need, causing a loss of trailer braking ability.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on noise, pedal feel, or a warning light from the trailer to show that the actuator is wearing out.
Who's affected?
Cargo Van and Revolution are listed under the same hydraulic brake system component.
| 2012 Cm Trailers Cargo Van | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2012 Cm Trailers Revolution | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 4 |
A matching 2012 Cm Trailers model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of braking ability can make the trailer harder to control and increase the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage. If your VIN is included, use the trailer cautiously and schedule the hydraulic pump replacement. Repair will be free at any franchised Cm Trailers dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Cm Trailers Cargo Van or Revolution trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Cm Trailers dealer to ask whether the free hydraulic-pump replacement is open for your trailer.
- Schedule the hydraulic-pump replacement that fixes the brake actuator wear behind the loss of trailer braking.
- Bring the recall notice if Cm Trailers mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V111 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid heavy towing loads.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Cm Trailers technician replaces the hydraulic pump in the Hydrastar or Hydrastar XL trailer brake actuator. That pump is the part tied to the trailer's braking loss. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall. Before arranging the visit, call the dealer to confirm the pump replacement can be scheduled and that parts are ready.
Timeline
| March 7, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 21, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V111?
Recall 14V111 covers 4 2012 Cm Trailers Cargo Van and Revolution trailers with Hydrastar or Hydrastar XL brake actuators. A hydraulic pump component missed heat treatment, causing faster wear and loss of trailer braking ability. Dealers replace the hydraulic pumps for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Cm Trailers Cargo Van or Revolution is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V111. If it is, contact a Cm Trailers dealer to schedule the hydraulic pump replacement. Reference recall number 14V111 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 Cm Trailers dealers replace the affected hydraulic pumps free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of trailer braking ability. If the hydraulic pump fails, the trailer loses braking support, which can lead to loss of control of the trailer and increase the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.
What if I bought this trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Cm Trailers Cargo Van or Revolution is included, then give recall number 14V111 to the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V111000 |
|---|---|
| Cm Trailers customer service | 1-888-268-7577 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V111 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V111000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - 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 →