2011 RANCH KING GN40-21D42 Recall

Campaign:

14V295000 on 06/04/2014

Component:

Service brakes

Manufactured:

11/30/2011 - 12/30/2011

Affected:

5

Defect:

Ameritrail, inc.(ameritrail) is recalling certain model year 2011 ranch king gn24-21e, gn36-25d42, gn40-21d42, and mfdd36-242 trailers equipped with certain carlisle hydrastar and hydrastar xl trailer brake actuators. one of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump for the brake actuator 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.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

Ameritrail will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuator, free of charge. the recall began on july 29, 2014. owners may contact ameritrail customer service at 1-407-892-1100.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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