Recall 16V271000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2015-2016 KAUFMAN WEDGE CAR HAULER
RECALL This recall affects up to 522 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V271000 |
| Manufacturer | Kaufman Trailers |
| Vehicles Affected | 522 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Flatbed Equipment and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been properly crimped allowing the nut to loosen and detach during operation.
Safety Consequence
If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kaufman will notify owners, and provide them with new Nylock replacement nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.
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| 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 | |
| 15V863000 | 2016 KAUFMAN FLATBED | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 55 | |
| 13V351000 | 2012 KAUFMAN TRAILER | TRAILER HITCHES | 269 | |
| 12V410000 | 2011 KAUFMAN FLATBED | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | 302 |