Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AlumA KLM
Model Of Vehicle
5410T
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V572000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Aluma/Klm
Start Of Manufacture
20110101
End Of Manufacture
20150601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
529
Date Owners Notified
20160930
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Aluma Klm
Date Report Received
20160802