2011 Boatwheels PB27-TH1200, 2011 Boatwheels PB36-RS2100 Recall: These pumps may not have been properly heat treated
NHTSA campaign 12V381000 · Equipment · filed Aug 3, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Alumina, Inc., dba Boatwheels, is recalling a model year 2011 PB27-TH1200 and a 2011 PB36-RS2100 trailer each equipped with a Dexter Axle brand electric/hydraulic (E/H) brake actuator pump. 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.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Alumina will notify owners, and Alumina dealers will replace the actuators, free of charge. The recall began during August 2012. Owners may contact Alumina, Inc. at 1-419-433-2300.
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Boatwheels | PB27-TH1200 | 2011 |
| Boatwheels | PB36-RS2100 | 2011 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V381000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.