Aluma 2021 Trailers: Loose Bracket Risk of Trailer Tilt
Aluma is recalling 2021 8214HSTILT trailers due to a loose angle mounting bracket that may cause trailer bed tilt, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loose angle mounting bracket may disengage, and cause the trailer bed to tilt unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Aluma is recalling certain 2021 8214HSTILT trailers because a loose angle mounting bracket can cause the trailer bed to tilt unexpectedly, raising crash risk. This affects trailer owners who need to have the bracket fixed by dealers to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80222-aluma-2021-trailers-loose-bracket-risk-of-trailer-tilt.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80222-aluma-2021-trailers-loose-bracket-risk-of-trailer-tilt · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V777000
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“Aluma 2021 Trailers: Loose Bracket Risk of Trailer Tilt.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80222-aluma-2021-trailers-loose-bracket-risk-of-trailer-tilt. Based on NHTSA recall #21V777000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V777000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose angle mounting bracket can become disengaged, causing the trailer bed to tilt unexpectedly. This tilt increases the risk of a crash, especially when the trailer is carrying heavy loads or moving at speed.
Who’s affected
Trailer owners with 2021 Aluma 8214HSTILT models are most at risk. The hazard primarily impacts users who transport heavy loads without proper trailer stability.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021 Aluma 8214HSTILT trailers. The recall was notified to owners on December 21, 2021, and the issue involves the front latch rivet nuts not staying secure.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Aluma Customer Service
Call 1-866-415-3285 to schedule a free repair with a dealer.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will install new mounting hardware at no cost to fix the loose bracket.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install new mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact Aluma's customer service at 1-866-415-3285.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 6 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Aluma
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aluma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V777000 — Aluma 2021 Trailers: Loose Bracket Risk of Trailer Tilt Hello, I own a Aluma 2021 Trailers: Loose Bracket Risk of Trailer Tilt that is covered by recall 21V777000 from Aluma. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install new mounting hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact Aluma's customer service at 1-866-415-3285. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #21V777000 (June 10, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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