NHTSA safety recall

Recall 15V838000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered Axle Assembly — Charmac · reported 14 Dec 2015 · 4 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
15V838000
Filed by
Charmac Trailers Inc.
Report received
14 Dec 2015
Owners notified
28 Jan 2016
Potentially affected
4

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2015 Charmac Cargo Trailer 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer 2015 Charmac Horse Trailer 2016 Charmac Horse Trailer

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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