CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 Aluma/KLM trailers from model years 2011 through 2013 (8605T, 8610T and 8612T models, built between January 1, 2011 and October 30, 2015) may have misaligned rear axle mounts. Over time, these mounts could detach from the trailer.
If the axle mounts separate, the trailer could lose control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
Aluma/KLM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle mount alignment and repair it as needed, then retrofit flat straps to the axle mounts. The repairs are free of charge. Owners can contact Aluma/KLM customer service at 1-866-415-3285, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Aluma KLM 8605T | 20112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Aluma KLM 8610T | 20112012201320142015 |
| Aluma KLM 8612T | 20112012201320142015 |