2018 Kaufman Double Deck CAR Hauler recall: suspension
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V125000
- Manufacturer
- Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 189
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 28, 2018
- Built
- Jul 1, 2017 – Feb 14, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.