2011 Kaufman Flatbed recall: non-powered axle assembly
Kaufman Trailers reported this safety recall on August 21, 2012. It covers about 302 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 302
- reported
- Aug 21, 2012
- owners notified
- Sep 14, 2012
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Kaufman Flatbed 2011 2011
Questions about recall 12V410000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Kaufman Flatbed non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 12V410000, reported on August 21, 2012, covers about 302 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V410000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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