2015 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 2015 Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer | 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 2016 Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Published May 4, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 4, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V271000, published May 4, 2016. Recalling firm: Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.; 2015 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 2015 Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer | 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 2016 Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KAUFMAN
- Model
- WEDGE CAR HAULER
- Manufacturer
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.
- Lot
- 2015 KAUFMAN WEDGE CAR HAULER | 2015 KAUFMAN FLATBED EQUIPMENT TRAILER | 2016 KAUFMAN WEDGE CAR HAULER | 2016 KAUFMAN FLATBED EQUIPMENT TRAILER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 2015 Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer | 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 2016 Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer — Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V271000 on May 4, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KAUFMAN. Model: WEDGE CAR HAULER.