2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Electric (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18.

Most common 2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Electric1
Power Train1

What owners report

2011-06-17, Service Brakes, Electric
I PURCHASED A NEW KAUFMAN TRAILER ON 9/23/2011 MODEL FDW-6K-18 EQUIPPED WITH TWO LIPPERT 6000 LBS AXLES. I USE THIS TRAILER TO HAUL A 4000 LBS TRACTOR AND WHEN I HAD TO MAKE A STOP MY TRAILER BEGAN TO SWERVE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES. I NOTICED THAT GREASE WAS LEAKING OUT OF SEVERAL AXLE HUBS. WHEN RETURNED HOME I DISASSEMBLED THE AXLES HUBS TO DISCOVER THE BRAKE DRUMS AND BACKING PLATES COVERED IN GREASE. I CONTACTED THE KAUFMAN TRAILERS AND THEY REFERRED ME TO LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC. ABOUT AXLE WARRANTY. I CONTACTED LIPPERT ABOUT THE GREASE AND SAID THAT WAS COSMOLINE AND THAT WAS NORMAL. I EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS GREASE AND THAT I THOUGHT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE; I EVEN SUPPLIED PICTUR

2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18 questions

Does the 2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Electric (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Kaufman FDW-6K-18 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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