Recall 15V863000: 2016 Kaufman Wedge CAR Hauler

Report received

Dec 22, 2015

Manufacturer

Kaufman Trailers

Potentially affected

55vehicles

Model years

2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Kaufman Wedge CAR Hauler1 complaints