Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V180000 Reported April 24, 2012

E/h brake actuator

Q: What is recall 12V180000?

NHTSA recall 12V180000 was issued by Circle W Trailers on April 24, 2012. It addresses: E/h brake actuator. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Circle W Trailers · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V180000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Circle W Trailers

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 24, 2012

Defect Summary

Circle w is recalling certain model year 2011 gooseneck livestock trailers equipped with a dexter axle brand 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

Circle w will notify owners and dexter axle dealers will replace the electric/hydraulic (e/h) brake actuator pumps, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 12, 2012. owners may contact circle w at 1-334-374-2560.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Circle W Trailers dealer and reference recall ID 12V180000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V180000

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

What is recall 12V180000?

NHTSA recall 12V180000 was issued by Circle W Trailers on April 24, 2012. It addresses: E/h brake actuator. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Circle W Trailers dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V180000 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.