The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V573000·Announced 2016-08-02

Aluma/KLM Recalls 2011-2015 Trailers Due to Axle Mount Misalignment

Aluma/KLM is recalling 2011-2015 8605T, 8610T, and 8612T trailers because misaligned axle mounts may detach, 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 mounts detaching) that could result in loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Aluma/KLM is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 8605T, 8610T, and 8612T trailers manufactured between January 1, 2011, and October 30, 2015. The recall involves 1,839 units. The affected trailers may have misaligned axle mounts, which could result in the mounts detaching from the trailer.

If the axle mounts separate, there could be a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Aluma/KLM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle mount alignment and repair 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALUMA KLM 8612T, 8610T, 8605T
Brand
ALUMA KLM
Manufacturer
ALUMA/KLM
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
1,839

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)

  • 8612T
  • 8610T
  • 8605T

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · ALUMA KLM

Same manufacturer · ALUMA/KLM

See all →

Same hazard · loss of control

See all →