The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V838000·Announced 2015-12-14

Charmac Recalls 2015-2016 Horse and Cargo Trailers Due to Axle Weld Failure

Charmac is recalling 2015-2016 Horse and Cargo trailers because a weld on the torsion axle may fail, causing the wheel assembly to separate and increasing crash risk.

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 (axle weld failure) that can lead to loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Charmac Trailers Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Horse and Cargo trailers manufactured between March 16, 2015, and September 25, 2015. These specific trailers are equipped with certain 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles.

The recall is necessary because the weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail. If this weld fails, the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm can separate from the trailer. This separation can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Charmac will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect axles free of charge. The recall began on January 28, 2016. Owners may contact Charmac customer service at 1-208-733-5241 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHARMAC HORSE TRAILER, CARGO TRAILER
Brand
CHARMAC
Manufacturer
Charmac Trailers Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (2)

  • HORSE TRAILER
  • CARGO TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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