Kaufman recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Flatbed Equipment and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been properly crimped allowing the nut to loosen and detach during operation.
What could happen
If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kaufman will notify owners, and provide them with new Nylock replacement nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.
Vehicles covered
- Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer 2015–2016
- Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V271000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kaufman Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 522
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 1, 2015 to Apr 30, 2016
- 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 Dec 22, 2015
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.