CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2015-2016 car hauler trailers, the spring eye can break off the spring, allowing the rear axle to slide back and forth. When this happens, the tires on that axle can rub against the fenders or neighboring tires.
This contact can damage the tires and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of the problem and avoid continuing to tow an affected trailer until it has been inspected.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer: all of the springs on the affected trailer will be replaced with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and a rubber bushing with a steel sleeve. Owners can also contact Kaufman Trailers Group at 1-336-790-2756 for help with this recall, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kaufman Mini CAR Hauler | 20152016 |
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