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Vehicle recall 12V116000 · March 22, 2012

4-Star Trailers 4-Horse Bumper Pull, 4-Horse L.q. and 1 more model

Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
4-star trailer is recalling certain model year 2012 4-horse l.q., 4-horse bumper pull and polo trailers equipped with electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps. Some of these pumps may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in these pumps which can render the unit inoperable.
Consequence
The e/h brake actuator provides braking power to the trailer brakes. Failure of the actuator can result in the loss of braking effort by the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
4-star trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2012. Owners may contact 4-star trailers at 1-800-848-3095 X140.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V116000
Reported to NHTSA
March 22, 2012
Filed by
4-STAR TRAILERS, INC
Owner notification
April 13, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
3
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment
Recall 12V116000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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