- The problem
- Interstate trailers is recalling one model year 2012 30dle trailer equipped with an 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.
- 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.
- The fix
- Interstate trailers has notified the owner, and a dealer replaced the actuator, free of charge.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Interstate 30DLE Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Interstate 30DLE with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2012 for the equipment.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Interstate 30DLE problems
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2012 Interstate 30DLE recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 Interstate 30DLE
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 interstate trailer 1 7x16 v-front. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brakes, he noticed that the brakes on the second axle did not engage. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brakes were cool to the touch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. After diagnosis, they advised him that there was a disconnected wire and re-fitted it. The vehicle was repaired by reconnecting and fitting the loose wire. Approximately two weeks after the repair, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 5. The current mileage was approximately 200.
Questions about the 2012 Interstate 30DLE
Does the 2012 Interstate 30DLE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Interstate 30DLE: equipment (April 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Interstate 30DLE?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Interstate 30DLE had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 14, 2013 and the latest on January 14, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2012 Interstate 30DLE has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data