NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Aluma KLM 8605T Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Aluma KLM 8605T has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 Aluma KLM 8605T. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Aluma KLM dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Aluma KLM 8605T. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Misaligned Welds may cause Axle Mounts to Detach
NHTSA #16V573000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported August 2, 2016 · ALUMA/KLM
Potentially affected: 1,839 vehicles
Repair completion: 36.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified September 30, 2016 · Vehicles built January 1, 2011 – October 30, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Aluma/KLM is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 8605T, 8610T, and 8612T trailers manufactured January 1, 2011, to October 30, 2015. The affected trailers may have misaligned axle mounts, possibly resulting in the axle mounts detaching from the trailer.
Safety consequence
If the axle mounts separate, there could be a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Aluma/KLM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle mount alignment, repairing it as necessary. Additionally, flat straps will be retrofitted to the axle mounts. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Aluma/KLM customer service at 1-866-415-3285.
Notes
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.
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