Kaufman recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 FE-3/7K-44 Mini Car Haulers manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2016. On the affected trailers, the spring eye may break off the spring and allow the axle to slide back and forth.
What could happen
If the axle slides back and forth, the tires on that axle may contact the fenders or the adjacent tires, possibly damaging the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kaufman has notified owners and dealers will replace all of the springs on the affected trailers with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve. The recall began on October 24, 2016. For help with this recall, owners may contact Kaufman at 1-336-790-2756.
Vehicles covered
- Kaufman Mini Car Hauler 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V764000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 21, 2016
- Owners notified
- Oct 24, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 127
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 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 Sep 1, 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.