CARLISLE CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL
Brand
CARLISLE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
CARLISLE BRAKE AND FRICTION COMPANY is recalling certain CARLISLE HYDRASTAR XL equipment due to equipment issues. LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026