2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cargo Trailer?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer recalls

Trailer Axle Weld Can Fail, Risking Loss of Control

Recall 15V838Dec 14, 20154 vehicles affected

Certain trailers built between March 16, 2015 and September 25, 2015, and equipped with 3500 lb-capacity torsion axles, may have a weld securing the torsion arm assembly that can fail.

Most common 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Wheels1

What owners report

2023-05-16, Wheels
We were traveling 2.5 hours from our home to pick up a horse we recently purchased. We were towing our 2016 Horse trailer. We were flagged down by a motorist that was following us that stated our wheel of the Charmac trailer came flying off and was in a field a mile back. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Upon inspection the weld that secures the torsion arm assembly failed. This resulted in the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm separating from the trailer. Our trailer is now stuck 2.5 hrs from home until we can safely tow it. I researched our problem and found out that Charmac has a recall for 2015-16 trailers but I don’t think my trailer is included. It should be. I’m afraid the other axle

2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer questions

Does the 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer: Trailer Axle Weld Can Fail, Risking Loss of Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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