Kaufman Flatbed, Wedge CAR Hauler (2016): Suspension
Recall 15V863000 · Dec 22, 2015 · Kaufman Trailers
55
vehicles affected
55
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V863000
- Date
- Dec 22, 2015
- Maker
- Kaufman Trailers
- Units affected
- 55
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2016 Flatbed and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured September 11, 2015, to October 14, 2015, equipped with certain 10,000 lb dual wheel axle assemblies. The affected trailers were manufactured with mismatched axle hub and cone assemblies that may cause leaking bearing oil seals, thus resulting in wheel bearing failure.
What can happen
Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kaufman has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6817.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Flatbed | 2016 |
| Kaufman | Wedge Car Hauler | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V863000?
2 models: Kaufman Flatbed (2016), Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler (2016), about 55 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V863000?
Kaufman has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6817.
What can happen?
Premature bearing failure may increase 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.