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Vehicle recall 12V237000 · May 24, 2012

2011 Butler BC-1010

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
Butler trailers (butler) is recalling certain model year 2011 BC-1010 cargo trailers equipped with a dexter axle 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
Butler will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 7, 2012. Owners may contact butler trailers, Inc. At 1-336-674-8390.
Notes
Butler will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pump, free of charge.butler has not provided a notification schedule.owners may contact butler trailers, Inc. At 1-336-674-8390.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V237000
Reported to NHTSA
May 24, 2012
Filed by
BUTLER TRAILER MFG CO, INC
Owner notification
May 7, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
4
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Equipment
Recall 12V237000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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