Charmac recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Charmac Cargo Trailer 2015–2016
- Charmac Horse Trailer 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V838000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Charmac Trailers Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 14, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 28, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 16, 2015 to Sep 25, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Charmac recall: Latches/locks/linkages Sep 30, 2013
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.