How many recalls does the 2012 Elite Flatbed have?

The 2012 Elite Flatbed has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Elite Flatbed has an open recall?

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2012 Elite Flatbed Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Elite Flatbed has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 12V246000 2012-05-31 2 affected

Defect

ELITE TRAILERS, INC. (ELITE) IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 ELITE FLATBED TRAILERS 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…

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.

Remedy

ELITE WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELITE TRAILERS, INC. AT 1-918-962-4567.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Elite Flatbed as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.