Aluma Klm | NHTSA Recall #16V572000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V572000 by Aluma Klm. Affecting model year 2011-2015 5410t and 5410wd trailers manufactured january 1, 2011, to june 1, 2015 Includes 529 affected units, Trailer may Separate due to Missing Welds, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2011-2015 5410t and 5410wd trailers manufactured january 1, 2011, to june 1, 2015

Defect Summary

Aluma/klm is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 5410t and 5410wd trailers manufactured january 1, 2011, to june 1, 2015. due to missing welds, the trailer tongues may separate from the body of the trailer.

Corrective Action

Aluma/klm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers for missing welds, adding any missing welds and retrofitting two additional gussets, free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2016. owners may contact aluma/klm customer service at 1-866-415-3285.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V572000

Manufacturer: Aluma Klm

Report Received Date: 2016-08-02T00:00:00

Subject: Trailer may separate due to missing welds

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 529

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Aluma/klm is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 5410t and 5410wd trailers manufactured january 1, 2011, to june 1, 2015. due to missing welds, the trailer tongues may separate from the body of the trailer.

Consequence Summary: If the trailer tongue separates, the rear of the tongue retainer and tongue tube will drag on pavement and the trailer will not be properly secured to the tow vehicle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Aluma/klm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers for missing welds, adding any missing welds and retrofitting two additional gussets, free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2016. owners may contact aluma/klm customer service at 1-866-415-3285.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 51.04

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NHTSA ID: 16V572000

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