CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
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. If it does, the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm can separate from the trailer.
A separation can cause a loss of trailer stability and control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the trailer for hauling until the axle has been inspected and, if needed, replaced.
Charmac will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the suspect axles free of charge. Contact Charmac customer service at 1-208-733-5241, and check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Charmac Cargo Trailer | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Charmac Horse Trailer | 20152016 |