Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E003000 Reported February 1, 2012

Trailer brake actuators

Carlisle Brake And Friction Company · N/A · 1,165 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12E003000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Carlisle Brake And Friction Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,165
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 1, 2012

Defect Summary

Carlisle brake and friction company is recalling certain hydrastar and hydrastar xl trailer brake actuators produced from october 5, 2011, through december 9, 2011. One of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump missed a heat treat operation causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. As a result, the hydraulic pump could fail and result in a loss of braking ability in the trailer.

Safety Consequence

Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.

Corrective Action

Carlisle brake and friction company will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pumps free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. owners may contact carlisle brake and friction company at 1-800-542-0972.

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 Carlisle Brake And Friction Company dealer and reference recall ID 12E003000 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 12E003000

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

What is recall 12E003000?

NHTSA recall 12E003000 was issued by Carlisle Brake And Friction Company on February 1, 2012. It addresses: Trailer brake actuators. The recall affects approximately 1,165 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carlisle Brake And Friction Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E003000 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.