2016 Charmac Cargo Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2015-12-14 · campaign 15V838000 · 4 vehicles
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.
Risk: A separation of the torsion arm can result in a loss of trailer stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2023-05-16 · Wheels“we were traveling 2.5 hours from our home to pick up a horse we recently purchased. we were towing our 2016 horse trailer. we were flagged down by a motorist that was following us that stated our wheel of the charmac trailer came flying off and was in a field a mile back. fortunately, no one was hurt. upon inspection the weld that secures the torsi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.