KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V635000

Make Model Year
KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-24 2016-09-01 2016-09-01

Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2016-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.

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

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 285

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.