Aluma KLM 5410T, 5410WD (2011-2015): Trailer hitches
Recall 16V572000 · Aug 2, 2016 · Aluma/Klm
529
vehicles affected
529
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V572000
- Date
- Aug 2, 2016
- Maker
- Aluma/Klm
- Units affected
- 529
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2011-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 10 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V572000?
2 models: Aluma KLM 5410T (2011-2015), Aluma KLM 5410WD (2011-2015), about 529 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V572000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.