Recall 16V271000: 2015–2016 Kaufman Wedge CAR Hauler

Report received

May 4, 2016

Manufacturer

Kaufman Trailers

Potentially affected

522vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2015 Kaufman Wedge CAR Hauler0 complaints
• 2016 Kaufman Wedge CAR Hauler1 complaints