Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer, Wedge CAR Hauler (2015-2016): Suspension
Recall 16V271000 · May 4, 2016 · Kaufman Trailers
522
vehicles affected
522
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V271000
- Date
- May 4, 2016
- Maker
- Kaufman Trailers
- Units affected
- 522
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Flatbed Equipment Trailer | 2015-2016 |
| Kaufman | Wedge Car Hauler | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V271000?
2 models: Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer (2015-2016), Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler (2015-2016), about 522 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V271000?
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.
What can happen?
If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing 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.