Aluma KLM 8612T Trailer Recall: Axle Mount Hazard
Aluma KLM recalls certain 2011-2015 trailers due to misaligned axle mounts that may detach, causing loss of control. Free repair available.
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If the axle mounts separate, there could be a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Aluma KLM is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 8605T, 8610T, and 8612T trailers manufactured between January 1, 2011, and October 30, 2015. The affected units may have misaligned axle mounts that can detach from the trailer. This detachment could lead to a loss of control while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1250421-aluma-klm-8612t-2013-recall-suspension.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250421-aluma-klm-8612t-2013-recall-suspension · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V573000
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“Aluma KLM 8612T Trailer Recall: Axle Mount Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250421-aluma-klm-8612t-2013-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall #16V573000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V573000).
Why it’s dangerous
The axle mounts may separate from the trailer due to misalignment. If this happens while the trailer is in use, it can cause a sudden loss of control, which significantly increases the likelihood of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of Aluma KLM trailers, specifically model years 2011-2015 including the 8605T, 8610T, and 8612T. Anyone towing these trailers is at risk if the axle mounts detach.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own an Aluma KLM trailer with model numbers 8605T, 8610T, or 8612T. Verify the manufacturing date is between January 1, 2011, and October 30, 2015. You can contact customer service at 1-866-415-3285 to confirm if your specific unit is affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Aluma KLM
Call customer service at 1-866-415-3285 to notify them and schedule an inspection.
Get Axle Mount Inspection
Have a dealer inspect the axle mount alignment and repair it as necessary.
Receive Strap Retrofit
Dealers will retrofit flat straps to the axle mounts free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V573000 (February 8, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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