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1 RecallThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Aluma Klm
Safety Issue:
Aluma KLM (Aluma) is recalling certain 2021 8214HSTILT trailers. The front latch rivet nuts may not remain secure, causing the angle mounting bracket to become loose.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall Date: Oct 6, 2021
Consumer Complaints
3 ComplaintsAluma Klm
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
Took the trailer to have the fender rewelded, the weld had broken. That afternoon received a call from the dealer saying there were 20 points on the trailer that were broken and the trailer was unsafe to use. He had notified Aluma and had sent them pictures. The dealer, I had taken it to was 4 Corners Trailers, 39894 US-160, Bayfield, Co 81122, (970)884-2828. The person I talked with at 4Corners was Jeremy. Not only did this put me at risk, but also anyone traveling near me on the highway.
Corrective Action:
Took the trailer to have the fender rewelded, the weld had broken. That afternoon received a call from the dealer saying there were 20 points on the trailer that were broken and the trailer was unsafe to use. He had notified Aluma and had sent them pictures. The dealer, I had taken it to was 4 Corners Trailers, 39894 US-160, Bayfield, Co 81122, (970)884-2828. The person I talked with at 4Corners was Jeremy. Not only did this put me at risk, but also anyone traveling near me on the highway.
Additional Notes:
Took the trailer to have the fender rewelded, the weld had broken. That afternoon received a call from the dealer saying there were 20 points on the trailer that were broken and the trailer was unsafe to use. He had notified Aluma and had sent them pictures. The dealer, I had taken it to was 4 Corners Trailers, 39894 US-160, Bayfield, Co 81122, (970)884-2828. The person I talked with at 4Corners was Jeremy. Not only did this put me at risk, but also anyone traveling near me on the highway.
Mfg Campaign: 11461356
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2022
Aluma Klm
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
Took the trailer to have the fender rewelded, the weld had broken. That afternoon received a call from the dealer saying there were 20 points on the trailer that were broken and the trailer was unsafe to use. He had notified Aluma and had sent them pictures. The dealer, I had taken it to was 4 Corners Trailers, 39894 US-160, Bayfield, Co 81122, (970)884-2828. The person I talked with at 4Corners was Jeremy. Not only did this put me at risk, but also anyone traveling near me on the highway.
Corrective Action:
Took the trailer to have the fender rewelded, the weld had broken. That afternoon received a call from the dealer saying there were 20 points on the trailer that were broken and the trailer was unsafe to use. He had notified Aluma and had sent them pictures. The dealer, I had taken it to was 4 Corners Trailers, 39894 US-160, Bayfield, Co 81122, (970)884-2828. The person I talked with at 4Corners was Jeremy. Not only did this put me at risk, but also anyone traveling near me on the highway.
Additional Notes:
Took the trailer to have the fender rewelded, the weld had broken. That afternoon received a call from the dealer saying there were 20 points on the trailer that were broken and the trailer was unsafe to use. He had notified Aluma and had sent them pictures. The dealer, I had taken it to was 4 Corners Trailers, 39894 US-160, Bayfield, Co 81122, (970)884-2828. The person I talked with at 4Corners was Jeremy. Not only did this put me at risk, but also anyone traveling near me on the highway.
Mfg Campaign: 11461356
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2022
Aluma Klm
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
WIRING USED TO CONTROL THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WAS NOT SECURED AND SUFFICIENT IN LENGTH TO CONTACT THE GROUND WHILE IN MOTION. CONTACT WITH THE GROUND CAUSED THE WEAR UNTIL IT SHORTED AND EVENTUAL COMPLETELY FAIL. RENDERING THE ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
Corrective Action:
WIRING USED TO CONTROL THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WAS NOT SECURED AND SUFFICIENT IN LENGTH TO CONTACT THE GROUND WHILE IN MOTION. CONTACT WITH THE GROUND CAUSED THE WEAR UNTIL IT SHORTED AND EVENTUAL COMPLETELY FAIL. RENDERING THE ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
Additional Notes:
WIRING USED TO CONTROL THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WAS NOT SECURED AND SUFFICIENT IN LENGTH TO CONTACT THE GROUND WHILE IN MOTION. CONTACT WITH THE GROUND CAUSED THE WEAR UNTIL IT SHORTED AND EVENTUAL COMPLETELY FAIL. RENDERING THE ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11366771
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2020
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