Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 16V-271 · Kaufman vehicles
Kaufman Trailers recall 16V-271 covers 522 Kaufman vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V271000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Flatbed Equipment and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been properly crimped allowing the nut to loosen and detach during operation.
The risk
If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kaufman will notify owners, and provide them with new Nylock replacement nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.
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
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.