NHTSA Campaign 16V635000

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

Issued by Kaufman Trailers · Reported Sep 1, 2016 · 285 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mini 5-Car Hauler trailers, model FE-3/7K-44, manufactured July 1, 2015, to August 24, 2016. During use, the suspension spring eye may break, and allow the axle to slide back and forth.

Consequence

If the axle is able to slide back and forth, the tires on the sliding axle can contact either the fender or the adjacent tire, adversely affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. will replace all springs on your trailer with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER 2015 285
KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER 2016 285

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V635000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.