0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL
0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL Recall Title: EQUIPMENT
0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL Recall Date: 2012-02-01
0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 12E003000
0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL Recall Manufacturer: CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY
0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL Recall Component(s): EQUIPMENT
0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 1165
0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL Recall Overview: CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY IS RECALLING CERTAIN HYDRASTAR AND HYDRASTAR XL TRAILER BRAKE ACTUATORS PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011. ONE OF THE ROTATING COMPONENTS IN THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MISSED A HEAT TREAT 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
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0 CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL Recall Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.