KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER 2016: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V764000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAUFMAN | MINI CAR HAULER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-10-24 | 2016-10-21 | 2016-10-21 |
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: 127
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc. "Kaufman" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 FE-3/7K-44 Mini Car Haulers manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2016. On the affected trailers, the spring eye may break off the spring and allow the axle to slide back and forth.
If the axle slides back and forth, the tires on that axle may contact the fenders or the adjacent tires, possibly damaging the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.
Kaufman has notified owners and dealers will replace all of the springs on the affected trailers with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve. The recall began on October 24, 2016. For help with this recall, owners may contact Kaufman at 1-336-790-2756.
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.
