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2012 Elite Livestock Trailer: federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2012 Elite Livestock Trailer

These are federal recalls reported for the 2012 Elite Livestock Trailer. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

13V-209 Open recall May 17, 2013

Elite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Elite Trailer Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012 Livestock Gooseneck trailers manufactured November 17, 2011, through January 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Carlisle hydraulic brake actuators. One of the rotating components in the hydraulic brake pump missed a heat treating operation causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. As a result, the hydraulic pump could fail and result in a loss of braking ability in the trailer.

Risk: Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.

Remedy: Elite Trailer has notified all affected owners and dealers have replaced all of the defective actuators. Owners may contact Elite Trailer at 1-800-657-7305. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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