Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E055000 Reported October 18, 2001

Ausco/trailer brake actuator

Ausco Products, Inc. · N/A · 3,262 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E055000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Ausco Products, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,262
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 18, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: trail'r brak'r electric over hydraulic brake actuator for trailers under 26,000 pounds, part nos. 78089, tb-800, tb-800-1, tb-1200, and tb-1200-1, sizes 800 psi and 1200 psi, shipped between august 1, 1999, and october 11, 2001. the card holding the brushes for the dc motor may absorb moisture due to humidity and warp causing the motor to fail to function.

Safety Consequence

This condition will cause a complete loss of braking function in the trailer without warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, serious injury, or death.

Corrective Action

Ausco products will notify is distributors and customers and replace the trail'r brak'r units free of charge. owner notification began october 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ausco products at 1-800-253-2860.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ausco Products, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01E055000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E055000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E055000?

NHTSA recall 01E055000 was issued by Ausco Products, Inc. on October 18, 2001. It addresses: Ausco/trailer brake actuator. The recall affects approximately 3,262 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ausco Products, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E055000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.