ROYAL CARGO 2012 ROYAL CARGO AMTTGN 8.5X38 TR52 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 ROYAL CARGO AMTTGN 8.5X38 TR52
Brand
ROYAL CARGO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS INCORPORATED is recalling certain 2012 ROYAL CARGO AMTTGN 8.5X38 TR52 vehicles due to equipment issues. 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, .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS (ROYAL CARGO) IS RECALLING ONE MODEL YEAR 2012 AMTTGN 8.5X38TR70 TRAILER EQUIPPED WITH A DEXTER AXLE 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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
ROYAL CARGO WILL NOTIFY THE OWNER, AND A DEXTER AXLE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. THE AFFECTED VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROYAL CARGO TRAILERS, INC. AT 1-877-283-7260.
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