Recall 16V573000: 2011–2015 Aluma Klm 8612T

Report received

Aug 2, 2016

Manufacturer

ALUMA/KLM

Potentially affected

1,839vehicles

Model years

2011–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Aluma Klm 8612T0 complaints
• 2012 Aluma Klm 8612T0 complaints
• 2013 Aluma Klm 8612T1 complaints
• 2014 Aluma Klm 8612T0 complaints
• 2015 Aluma Klm 8612T0 complaints