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2012 Mertz Custom Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Mertz Custom Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mertz dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Mertz Custom Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

NHTSA #19V195000

Reported March 11, 2019 · Mertz Manufacturing, LLC

Potentially affected: 475 vehicles

Defect description

Mertz Manufacturing, LLC is recalling certain 2008-2018 custom trailers. Plastic junction connections may have been installed in the air brake circuits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

If a plastic connector fails, a loss of service brakes will occur or the emergency brakes will activate unexpectedly. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mertz has notified owners and will provide metal brake line connections to replace the plastic connections. The recall began March, 29, 2019. Owners may contact Mertz customer service at 1-580-767-8404. Mertz's number for this recall is M18-098.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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