Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-863 · Kaufman vehicles
Kaufman Trailers recall 15V-863 covers 55 Kaufman vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V863000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 11, 2015 to October 14, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.