The 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.
The 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.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ranch King GN24-21E | 2011 |
| Ranch King GN36-25D42 | 2011 |
| Ranch King GN40-21D42 | 2011 |
| Ranch King MFDD36-242 | 2011 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch King GN24-21E | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranch King GN36-25D42 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranch King GN40-21D42 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Ranch King MFDD36-242 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2014
5 of the 770 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2014 concerned the service brakes.
| 14V154000 1 Apr 2014 | Chrysler Group LLC |
| 14V145000 25 Mar 2014 | PACCAR Incorporated |
| 14V068000 20 Feb 2014 | Caterpillar Inc. |
| 14V064000 20 Feb 2014 | Navistar, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2014