The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V497000·Announced 2012-10-03

Super Test Recalls 2012 Alumadump Aluminum Trailers Due to Weld Failure

Super Test is recalling 175 model year 2012 Alumadump aluminum trailers because the tongue weld can fail, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (weld failure) that can cause the trailer to separate, creating a significant road hazard and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Plain-English summary

Super Test Corporation is recalling 175 model year 2012 Alumadump aluminum trailers, model AL6096. These units were manufactured between September 2011 and April 2012 and sold exclusively through Home Depot.

The recall addresses a defect where the weld connecting the tongue to the trailer frame can fail under stress. If the trailer separates from the towing vehicle while in use, it creates a significant road hazard that increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Super Test will notify owners and offer a full refund for each affected trailer. Owners should contact Super Test at 1-815-623-8400. Owners should not contact Home Depot regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
ALUMADUMP ALUMINUM TRAILER AL6096
Brand
ALUMADUMP
Manufacturer
Super Test Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
175

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ALUMINUM TRAILER AL6096

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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