Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHARMAC
Model Of Vehicle
CARGO TRAILER
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V838000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Separation Of The Torsion Arm Can Result In A Loss Of Trailer Stability And Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Charmac Trailers Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150316
End Of Manufacture
20150925
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20160128
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Charmac Trailers, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151214