Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-838 · Charmac vehicles
Charmac Trailers Inc. recall 15V-838 covers 4 Charmac vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V838000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 16, 2015 to September 25, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.