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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Aluma KLM (Aluma) is recalling certain 2021 8214HSTILT trailers. The front latch rivet nuts may not remain secure, causing the angle mounting bracket to become loose.
- Risk
- A loose angle mounting bracket may disengage, and cause the trailer bed to tilt unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact Aluma's 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front latch rivet nuts on certain trailers may not stay secure, which can allow the angle mounting bracket to become loose. A loose bracket may come off and cause the trailer bed to tilt unexpectedly while you are driving.
A sudden tilt of the trailer bed increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the trailer inspected as soon as possible.
Authorized dealers will install new mounting hardware free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. If you have questions, contact Aluma customer service at 1-866-415-3285, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Aluma Aluma | 2021 |
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