Vehicle recall 12V180000 · April 24, 2012
Circle W CWT68288K, CWT68327K and 2 more models
This pump 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
- Circle w is recalling certain model year 2011 gooseneck livestock trailers equipped with a dexter axle brand electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump. This pump may not have been properly heat treated. This condition can cause premature wear of some critical components in this pump 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
- Circle w will notify owners and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 12, 2012. Owners may contact circle w at 1-334-374-2560.
- 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
- 12V180000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 24, 2012
- Filed by
- CIRCLE W TRAILERS
- Owner notification
- June 12, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Circle W CWT68288K (2011): 2011
- Circle W CWT68327K (2011): 2011
- Circle W CWT68328K (2011): 2011
- Circle W CWT7327K (2011): 2011
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