2015–2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer, 2015–2016 Charmac Horse Trailer Recall: Weld that secures the torsion arm assembly may fail allowing the tire…
NHTSA campaign 15V838000 · Suspension · filed Dec 14, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Charmac | Cargo Trailer | 2015, 2016 |
| Charmac | Horse Trailer | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V838000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.