Alumadump recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Super Test Corporation (Super Test) is recalling certain model year 2012 Alumadump aluminum trailers, model AL6096, manufactured from September 2011 through April 2012, sold exclusively through the Home Depot. The weld that connects the tongue to the trailer frame can fail under stress.
What could happen
A trailer that separates from the towing vehicle while in use may be a significant road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Super Test will notify owners and will offer a full refund for each of the affected trailers. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Super Test at 1-815-623-8400. Owners should not contact the Home Depot.
Vehicles covered
- Alumadump Aluminum Trailer Al6096 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V497000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Super Test Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 3, 2012
- Owners notified
- Dec 14, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 175
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Trailer hitches; Equipment
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.