Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V573000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

ALUMA/KLM filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-08-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V573000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
ALUMA/KLM
Vehicles affected
1,839
Reported to NHTSA
2016-08-02
Owners notified
2016-09-30

Defect description

Aluma/KLM is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 8605T, 8610T, and 8612T trailers manufactured January 1, 2011, to October 30, 2015. The affected trailers may have misaligned axle mounts, possibly resulting in the axle mounts detaching from the trailer.

Safety risk

If the axle mounts separate, there could be a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Aluma/KLM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle mount alignment, repairing it as necessary. Additionally, flat straps will be retrofitted to the axle mounts. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Aluma/KLM customer service at 1-866-415-3285.

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

15 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
ALUMA KLM 8605T2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
ALUMA KLM 8610T2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
ALUMA KLM 8612T2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

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.