NHTSA Campaign 18V125000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Issued by Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. · Reported Feb 20, 2018 · 189 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain 2018 Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler trailers, model numbers FE-3/7K-44 and FE-3/7K-47. The axles may have incorrect spindles which may fail, resulting in the detachment of a wheel and hub from the trailer.

Consequence

A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kaufman will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles and replace any axles that have incorrect spindles, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-2756 or 1-336-790-6800.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KAUFMAN DOUBLE DECK CAR HAULER 2018 189

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V125000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.