Kaufman Mini CAR Hauler (2015-2016): Suspension
Recall 16V635000 · Sep 1, 2016 · Kaufman Trailers
285
vehicles affected
285
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V635000
- Date
- Sep 1, 2016
- Maker
- Kaufman Trailers
- Units affected
- 285
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear > Axle > Non-powered axle assembly; Suspension > Rear > Springs
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Mini Car Hauler | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V635000?
1 model: Kaufman Mini Car Hauler (2015-2016), about 285 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V635000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.