Vehicle recall 12V208000 · May 11, 2012
Triad Trailer J/105 and J/111
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
- Triad trailers (triad) is recalling one model year 2011 J105 boat trailer and one model year 2012 J111 boat trailer each equipped with a dexter electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump. 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
- Triad will notify owners, and dexter will replace the actuators, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 30, 2012. Owners may contact triad trailers at 1-919-782-6007.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V208000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2012
- Filed by
- TRIAD TRAILERS LLC
- Owner notification
- May 30, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- 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.
- Triad Trailer J/105 (2011): 2011
- Triad Trailer J/111 (2012): 2012
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