Charmac Trailers, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V838000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V838000 by Charmac Trailers, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 horse and cargo trailers manufactured march 16, 2015, to september 25, 2015, and equipped with certain 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles Includes 4 affected units, Tire, Wheel, Hub, and Torsion Arm may Detach, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 horse and cargo trailers manufactured march 16, 2015, to september 25, 2015, and equipped with certain 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles

Defect Summary

Charmac trailers inc. (charmac) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 horse and cargo trailers manufactured march 16, 2015, to september 25, 2015, and equipped with certain 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles. the weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail allowing the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm to separate from the trailer.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V838000
Report Received Date: 2015-12-14T00:00:00
Subject: Tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm may detach
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Charmac trailers inc. (charmac) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 horse and cargo trailers manufactured march 16, 2015, to september 25, 2015, and equipped with certain 3500lb-capacity torsion model axles. the weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail allowing the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm to separate from the trailer.
Consequence Summary: A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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