ALUMA KLM 5410T 2011: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V572000

Make Model Year
ALUMA KLM 5410T 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-30 2016-08-02 2016-08-02

Production Dates: 2011-01-01 - 2015-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Aluma KLM

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 529

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Aluma/KLM is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 5410T and 5410WD trailers manufactured January 1, 2011, to June 1, 2015. Due to missing welds, the trailer tongues may separate from the body of the trailer.

Consequence

If the trailer tongue separates, the rear of the tongue retainer and tongue tube will drag on pavement and the trailer will not be properly secured to the tow vehicle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Aluma/KLM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers for missing welds, adding any missing welds and retrofitting two additional gussets, 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.