The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V520000·Announced 2012-10-31

Boatwheels Recalls 2011 Toy Hauler Trailers Due to Wheel Torque Defect

Alumina, Inc. is recalling three 2011 Boatwheels toy hauler trailers because a manufacturing defect may prevent wheels from being tightened to proper torque, risking wheel separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel separation) that could lead to a vehicle crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Alumina, Inc., doing business as Boatwheels, is recalling specific 2011 model year toy hauler trailers. The affected units include one PB25-TM1040, one PB20-TM6000, and one PB20-SL3500 trailer equipped with certain 908 Yuma, 910 Intruder, and 921 Intrepid series Black Rock wheels.

The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent the wheels from being tightened to the proper torque requirements. This condition could allow the wheels to loosen, leading to wheel separation and possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Owners will be notified by Alumina and directed to contact the supplier, Carlisle. The affected wheels will be replaced at the owner's nearest service center at no charge. The recall is scheduled to begin in November 2012. Owners may also contact Alumina, Inc. at 1-419-433-2300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BOATWHEELS PB20-SL3500, PB20-TM6000, PB25-TM1040
Brand
BOATWHEELS
Manufacturer
ALUMINA, INC
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
3

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 (3)

  • PB20-SL3500
  • PB20-TM6000
  • PB25-TM1040

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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