Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc. | NHTSA Recall #16V635000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V635000 by Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 mini 5-car hauler trailers, model fe-3/7k-44, manufactured july 1, 2015, to august 24, 2016 Includes 285 affected units, Spring Eye may Break Allowing Axle to Move, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 mini 5-car hauler trailers, model fe-3/7k-44, manufactured july 1, 2015, to august 24, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V635000
Manufacturer: Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc.
Report Received Date: 2016-09-01T00:00:00
Subject: Spring eye may break allowing axle to move
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 285

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 62.11

Metadata

SID: row-duk9~sfsx_s88c
NHTSA ID: 16V635000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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