Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 16V-573 · Aluma Klm vehicles
ALUMA/KLM recall 16V-573 covers 1,839 Aluma Klm vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 36% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V573000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Aluma/KLM is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 8605T, 8610T, and 8612T trailers manufactured January 1, 2011, to October 30, 2015. The affected trailers may have misaligned axle mounts, possibly resulting in the axle mounts detaching from the trailer.
The risk
If the axle mounts separate, there could be a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Aluma/KLM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle mount alignment, repairing 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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
36%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.