ALUMA KLM 8612T 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V573000

Make Model Year
ALUMA KLM 8612T 2014
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 - 2015-10-30

Manufacturers Involved: Aluma KLM

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1839

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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.