NHTSA campaign 12V497000
Alumadump Recall 12V-497: Aluminum Trailer/Trailer Separation
NHTSA recall 12V497000 was reported by Super Test Corporation on October 3, 2012, with 175 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Alumadump Aluminum Trailer AL6096 for the 2012 model year. Owners were notified on December 14, 2012, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V497000 (also written 12V-497 or 12V497)
- Filed by
- Super Test Corporation
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 175 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Equipment
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 12V497000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Alumadump
Alumadump Aluminum Trailer AL6096
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 12V497000.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A trailer that separates from the towing vehicle while in use may be a significant road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 12V497000
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