Kaufman recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2016 Flatbed and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured September 11, 2015, to October 14, 2015, equipped with certain 10,000 lb dual wheel axle assemblies. The affected trailers were manufactured with mismatched axle hub and cone assemblies that may cause leaking bearing oil seals, thus resulting in wheel bearing failure.
What could happen
Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kaufman has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6817.
Vehicles covered
- Kaufman Flatbed 2016
- Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V863000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kaufman Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 22, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 15, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 55
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 11, 2015 to Oct 14, 2015
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kaufman recall: Suspension Aug 21, 2012
- Kaufman recall: Suspension May 4, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.