Maxey Trailers Mfg., Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Maxey Trailers Mfg., Inc. in 2012. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2012

2018

April 9, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR

MAXEY TRAILER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 GOOSENECK TANDEM DUAL FLATBED TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 2011, EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLE 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.

NHTSA ID: 12V156000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 14

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

MAXEY TRAILERS MAILED NOTICES OF THE RECALL TO OWNERS ON APRIL 2, 2012. DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE E/H BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXEY TRAILERS AT 1-903-784-8059.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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