NHTSA vehicle safety data

2011 Circle W CWT68327K Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 Circle W CWT68327K has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Circle W dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Circle W CWT68327K. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #12V180000

Reported April 24, 2012 · CIRCLE W TRAILERS

Potentially affected: 4 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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