Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V863000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Kaufman Trailers filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-12-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V863000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers
Vehicles affected
55
Reported to NHTSA
2015-12-22
Owners notified
2016-01-15

Defect description

Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2016 Flatbed and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured September 11, 2015, to October 14, 2015, equipped with certain 10,000 lb dual wheel axle assemblies. The affected trailers were manufactured with mismatched axle hub and cone assemblies that may cause leaking bearing oil seals, thus resulting in wheel bearing failure.

Safety risk

Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kaufman has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6817.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
KAUFMAN Flatbed2016
KAUFMAN Wedge CAR Hauler2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.