CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Aluma/KLM is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 5410T and 5410WD trailers manufactured January 1, 2011, to June 1, 2015. Due to missing welds, the trailer tongues may separate from the body of the trailer.
- Risk
- If the trailer tongue separates, the rear of the tongue retainer and tongue tube will drag on pavement and the trailer will not be properly secured to the tow vehicle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Aluma/KLM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers for missing welds, adding any missing welds and retrofitting two additional gussets, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Aluma/KLM customer service at 1-866-415-3285.
- 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
Some trailers have missing welds that can allow the trailer tongue to separate from the trailer body. If this happens, the rear of the tongue retainer and tongue tube can drag on the pavement, and the trailer is no longer properly secured to the tow vehicle. This can cause a loss of control and raises the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the trailer for missing welds, add any that are missing, and retrofit two additional gussets. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer. The recall began on September 30, 2016.
If you own one of these trailers, contact Aluma/KLM customer service at 1-866-415-3285 to schedule the free inspection and repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Aluma KLM 5410T | 20112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Aluma KLM 5410WD | 20112012201320142015 |