Recall 12V410000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2011-2011 KAUFMAN FLATBED
RECALL This recall affects up to 302 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V410000 |
| Manufacturer | Kaufman Trailers |
| Vehicles Affected | 302 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. and Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2011 flatbed trailers equipped with 10,000 lb. electrically-braked, oil bath axles. The wheel end caps on the oil bath axles can leak due to a cracked cap or a damaged O-ring.
Safety Consequence
The oil may leak out of the wheel end caps and if the condition is not corrected, the loss of oil could result in unexpected wheel bearing failure which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kaufman will notify owners and will replace the affected wheel end caps and o-rings free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2012. Owners may contact Kaufman Trailers at 1-866-444-8971.
Related Recalls for KAUFMAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V421000 | 2018 KAUFMAN FXSG-10K-20D-SC | STRUCTURE | 235 | |
| 21V710000 | 2021 KAUFMAN EQUIPMENT TRAILER | TRAILER HITCHES | 252 | |
| 18V125000 | 2018 KAUFMAN DOUBLE DECK CAR HAULER | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE | 189 | |
| 18V126000 | 2018 KAUFMAN DOUBLE DECK CAR HAULER | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE | 81 | |
| 16V635000 | 2015 KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 285 | |
| 16V764000 | 2015 KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 127 | |
| 16V271000 | 2015 KAUFMAN WEDGE CAR HAULER | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 522 | |
| 15V863000 | 2016 KAUFMAN FLATBED | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 55 | |
| 13V351000 | 2012 KAUFMAN TRAILER | TRAILER HITCHES | 269 |