Alumadump Aluminum Trailer AL6096 (2012): Equipment
Recall 12V497000 · Oct 3, 2012 · Super Test Corporation
175
vehicles affected
175
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V497000
- Date
- Oct 3, 2012
- Maker
- Super Test Corporation
- Units affected
- 175
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment; Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Super Test Corporation (Super Test) is recalling certain model year 2012 Alumadump aluminum trailers, model AL6096, manufactured from September 2011 through April 2012, sold exclusively through the Home Depot. The weld that connects the tongue to the trailer frame can fail under stress.
What can happen
A trailer that separates from the towing vehicle while in use may be a significant road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Super Test will notify owners and will offer a full refund for each of the affected trailers. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Super Test at 1-815-623-8400. Owners should not contact the Home Depot.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Alumadump | Aluminum Trailer AL6096 | 2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V497000?
1 model: Alumadump Aluminum Trailer AL6096 (2012), about 175 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V497000?
Super Test will notify owners and will offer a full refund for each of the affected trailers. The safety recall began on December 14, 2012. Owners may contact Super Test at 1-815-623-8400. Owners should not contact the Home Depot.
What can happen?
A trailer that separates from the towing vehicle while in use may be a significant road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle 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.