Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V295000 Reported June 4, 2014

Trailer brake actuator may fail prematurely

Ameritrail, Inc. · N/A · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V295000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Ameritrail, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 4, 2014
Completion Rate
20.00

Defect Summary

Ameritrail, inc.(ameritrail) is recalling certain model year 2011 ranch king gn24-21e, gn36-25d42, gn40-21d42, and mfdd36-242 trailers equipped with certain carlisle hydrastar and hydrastar xl trailer brake actuators. one of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump for the brake actuator missed a heat treating 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

Ameritrail will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuator, free of charge. The recall began on july 29, 2014. owners may contact ameritrail customer service at 1-407-892-1100.

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 Ameritrail, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V295000 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 14V295000

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

What is recall 14V295000?

NHTSA recall 14V295000 was issued by Ameritrail, Inc. on June 4, 2014. It addresses: Trailer brake actuator may fail prematurely. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ameritrail, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V295000 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.