Kaufman Trailers Of Ne, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V764000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V764000 by Kaufman Trailers Of Ne, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 fe-3/7k-44 mini car haulers manufactured january 1, 2015, to august 31, 2016 Includes 127 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 fe-3/7k-44 mini car haulers manufactured january 1, 2015, to august 31, 2016

Defect Summary

Kaufman trailers of ne, inc. (kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 fe-3/7k-44 mini car haulers manufactured january 1, 2015, to august 31, 2016. on the affected trailers, the spring eye may break off the spring and allow the axle to slide back and forth.

Corrective Action

Kaufman has notified owners and dealers will replace all of the springs on the affected trailers with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve. the recall began on october 24, 2016. for help with this recall, owners may contact kaufman at 1-336-790-2756.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V764000

Manufacturer: Kaufman Trailers Of Ne, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-10-21T00:00:00

Subject: Spring eye may break allowing axle to move

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 127

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kaufman trailers of ne, inc. (kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 fe-3/7k-44 mini car haulers manufactured january 1, 2015, to august 31, 2016. on the affected trailers, the spring eye may break off the spring and allow the axle to slide back and forth.

Consequence Summary: If the axle slides back and forth, the tires on that axle may contact the fenders or the adjacent tires, possibly damaging the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Kaufman has notified owners and dealers will replace all of the springs on the affected trailers with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve. the recall began on october 24, 2016. for help with this recall, owners may contact kaufman at 1-336-790-2756.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 64.57

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SID: row-zu4q_tuc8-zccr

NHTSA ID: 16V764000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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