Recall 15V863000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2016-2016 KAUFMAN FLATBED

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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.

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