Kaufman recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. (Kaufman) is recalling certain 2018 Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler trailers, model numbers FE-3/7K-44 and FE-3/7K-47. The axles may have incorrect spindles which may fail, resulting in the detachment of a wheel and hub from the trailer.
What could happen
A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kaufman will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace any axles that have incorrect spindles, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-2756 or 1-336-790-6800.
Vehicles covered
- Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V126000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 81
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2017 to Feb 14, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
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 Feb 20, 2018
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.