KARAVAN KPSD 2016: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V213000

Make Model Year
KARAVAN KPSD 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-03 2016-04-13 2016-04-13

Production Dates: 2015-09-29 - 2016-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Karavan Trailers, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 192

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Karavan Trailers Inc "Karavan" is recalling certain model year 2016 KPSD trailers manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 29, 2016. The axle spindle flange on the affected trailers may bend and result in abnormal tire camber, causing excessive wear on the tires.

Consequence

Excessive wear may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Karavan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Karavan customer service at 1-920-928-6200.

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.