KAUFMAN DOUBLE DECK CAR HAULER 2018: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V126000

Make Model Year
KAUFMAN DOUBLE DECK CAR HAULER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-28 2018-02-20 2018-02-22

Production Dates: 2017-07-01 - 2018-02-14

Manufacturers Involved: Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 81

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. "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.

Consequence

A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.