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Kaufman Flatbed recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Kaufman Flatbed, covering 357 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Kaufman Flatbed recalls by model year

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Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported December 22, 2015 · 55 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 15V863000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported August 21, 2012 · 302 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 12V410000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Kaufman Flatbed have?

2, covering suspension.

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