Kaufman recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mini 5-Car Hauler trailers, model FE-3/7K-44, manufactured July 1, 2015, to August 24, 2016. During use, the suspension spring eye may break, and allow the axle to slide back and forth.
What could happen
If the axle is able to slide back and forth, the tires on the sliding axle can contact either the fender or the adjacent tire, adversely affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. will replace all springs on your trailer with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.
Vehicles covered
- Kaufman Mini Car Hauler 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V635000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kaufman Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 1, 2016
- Owners notified
- Oct 24, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 285
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly; Suspension › Rear › Springs
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 Oct 21, 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.