2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler Recalls

All 2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

September 1st, 2016
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Recall Date
September 1st, 2016
Units Effected
291
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V635000
Manufacturer: Kaufman Trailers
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 2015
Manufactured End Date: August 24th, 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.

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 Summary:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.

Recall 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.

September 1st, 2016
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Date
September 1st, 2016
Units Effected
291
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V635000
Manufacturer: Kaufman Trailers
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 2015
Manufactured End Date: August 24th, 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.

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 Summary:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.

Recall 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.

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