Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the axle mounts separate, there could be a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
1 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
SEAT BELTS
1
STRUCTURE
1
10199196
Date: 2015-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE.
Inform Aluma dealers and owners that 8605T, 8610T and 8612T trailers may have misaligned welds that may contribute to a failure of the trailer?s axle mount weldment. Solution: Repair misaligned welds and add flat straps to inside of axle mounts for additional support as shown below in service bulle
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