2015 KAUFMAN FLATBED EQUIPMENT TRAILER Recall

Campaign:

16V271000 on 05/03/2016

Component:

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Manufactured:

03/31/2015 - 04/29/2016

Affected:

522

Defect:

Kaufman trailers (kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 flatbed equipment and wedge car hauler trailers manufactured april 1, 2015, to april 30, 2016. the lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been properly crimped allowing the nut to loosen and detach during operation.

Consequence:

If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Kaufman will notify owners, and provide them with new nylock replacement nuts, free of charge. the recall began on may 20, 2016. owners may contact kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.

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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