Kaufman Double Deck CAR Hauler (2018): Suspension
Recall 18V125000 · Feb 20, 2018 · Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
189
vehicles affected
189
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V125000
- Date
- Feb 20, 2018
- Maker
- Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
- Units affected
- 189
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Spindle
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Double Deck Car Hauler | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V125000?
1 model: Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler (2018), about 189 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V125000?
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.
What can happen?
A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.