Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V497000

Equipment

Super Test Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-10-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V497000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Super Test Corporation
Vehicles affected
175
Reported to NHTSA
2012-10-03
Owners notified
2012-12-14

Defect description

Super Test Corporation (Super Test) is recalling certain model year 2012 Alumadump aluminum trailers, model AL6096, manufactured from September 2011 through April 2012, sold exclusively through the Home Depot. The weld that connects the tongue to the trailer frame can fail under stress.

Safety risk

A trailer that separates from the towing vehicle while in use may be a significant road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Super Test will notify owners and will offer a full refund for each of the affected trailers. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Super Test at 1-815-623-8400. Owners should not contact the Home Depot.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
ALUMADUMP Aluminum Trailer AL60962012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.