Aluma Klm recall: Trailer hitches
What is wrong
Aluma/KLM is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 5410T and 5410WD trailers manufactured January 1, 2011, to June 1, 2015. Due to missing welds, the trailer tongues may separate from the body of the trailer.
What could happen
If the trailer tongue separates, the rear of the tongue retainer and tongue tube will drag on pavement and the trailer will not be properly secured to the tow vehicle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Aluma/KLM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers for missing welds, adding any missing welds and retrofitting two additional gussets, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Aluma/KLM customer service at 1-866-415-3285.
Vehicles covered
- Aluma Klm 5410T 2011–2015
- Aluma Klm 5410Wd 2011–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V572000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Aluma/Klm
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 2, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 30, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 529
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2011 to Jun 1, 2015
- Part
- Trailer hitches
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.