Defect Description For Recall
Kaufman Trailers Of Ne, Inc. (Kaufman) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2016 Fe-3/7K-44 Mini Car Haulers Manufactured January 1, 2015, To August 31, 2016. On The Affected Trailers, The Spring Eye May Break Off The Spring And Allow The Axle To Slide Back And Forth.
Make Of Vehicle
KAUFMAN
Model Of Vehicle
MINI CAR HAULER
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V764000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Axle Slides Back And Forth, The Tires On That Axle May Contact The Fenders Or The Adjacent Tires, Possibly Damaging The Tires And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Kaufman Has Notified Owners And Dealers Will Replace All Of The Springs On The Affected Trailers With A Newly Designed Spring That Has A Thicker Top Leaf And Rubber Bushing With Steel Sleeve. The Recall Began On October 24, 2016. For Help With This Recall, Owners May Contact Kaufman At 1-336-790-2756.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers Of Ne, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150101
End Of Manufacture
20160831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
127
Date Owners Notified
20161024
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers Of Nc, Inc.
Date Report Received
20161021