CHARMAC CARGO TRAILER 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V838000

Make Model Year
CHARMAC CARGO TRAILER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-28 2015-12-14 2015-12-14

Production Dates: 2015-03-16 - 2015-09-25

Manufacturers Involved: Charmac Trailers, Inc.

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Charmac Trailers Inc. "Charmac" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Horse and Cargo trailers manufactured March 16, 2015, to September 25, 2015, and equipped with certain 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles. The weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail allowing the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm to separate from the trailer.

Consequence

A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Charmac will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect axles, free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2016. Owners may contact Charmac customer service at 1-208-733-5241.

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.