2012 ALUMA KLM 8605T Recall

Campaign:

16V573000 on 08/01/2016

Component:

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Manufactured:

12/31/2010 - 10/29/2015

Affected:

1,839

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

If the axle mounts separate, there could be a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

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.

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