2015-2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler recall: non-powered axle assembly
Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. reported this safety recall on October 21, 2016. It covers about 127 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 127
- reported
- Oct 21, 2016
- owners notified
- Oct 24, 2016
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. (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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V764000
Affected vehicles
- Kaufman Mini Car Hauler 2015-2016 20152016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 16V764000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler non-powered axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 16V764000, reported on October 21, 2016, covers about 127 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V764000?
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.
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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