Recall 15V863000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2016-2016 KAUFMAN FLATBED
RECALL This recall affects up to 55 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V863000 |
| Manufacturer | Kaufman Trailers |
| Vehicles Affected | 55 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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 Consequence
Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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 | |
| 13V351000 | 2012 KAUFMAN TRAILER | TRAILER HITCHES | 269 | |
| 12V410000 | 2011 KAUFMAN FLATBED | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 302 |