NHTSA recall 18V125000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler
Reported Feb 20, 2018189 vehicles affectedKaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.Built Jul 1, 2017 – Feb 14, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.