KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER 2016: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V635000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAUFMAN | MINI CAR HAULER | 2016 |
| 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
