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Vehicle recall 15V838000 · December 14, 2015

Charmac Cargo Trailer and Horse Trailer

The weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail allowing the tire, wheel, hub, and torsion arm to separate from the trailer.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
15V838000
Reported to NHTSA
December 14, 2015
Filed by
Charmac Trailers Inc.
Owner notification
January 28, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected
4
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Recall 15V838000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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