ELITE CARGO TRAILER 2016: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Make : ELITE Model : CARGO TRAILER Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2015-03-16 - 2015-09-25
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V838000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-01-28 Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-14 Date Added to Database: 2015-12-14
Manufacturers Involved: Charmac Trailers, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.