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2013 Aluma KLM 8612T Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Aluma KLM 8612T has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Aluma KLM dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Aluma KLM 8612T. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Aluma KLM 8612T owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Aluma KLM 8612T, describing incidents dated June 7, 2018.

Most-cited components

  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11101032 · Filed

    HELLO I JUST BROUGHT A 2013 CHARGER AND THE WIPERS DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. I WAS ALMOST KILLED DRIVING WHILE IT WAS RAINING AT NIGHT. I DON'T NO WHAT TO DO I'M SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR NOW.

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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 November 3, 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.

Other Aluma KLM 8612T model years

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