NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer
The 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Charmac dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #15V838000Reported December 14, 2015 · Charmac Trailers Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
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.