February 20, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V125000
A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V125
Manufacturer Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 189
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| KAUFMAN | DOUBLE DECK CAR HAULER | 2018 |
6 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V125-4774.PDF 215.229KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18V125-6552.PDF 211.286KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V125-5233.PDF 211.286KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V125-6412.PDF 211.286KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V125-6278.PDF 211.393KB
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- Easy and secure mounting, ensuring a safe and reliable connection; This axle can handle heavy loads and rough terrain; A superior powder coating for long-lasting protection against the elements
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- Excellent Performance: This trailer axle is made of high strength steel and has undergone precision machining and surface treatment. Its constancy ensures long term reliability, reduces maintenance and replacement frequency, and saves users time and costs
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- Recommend: The spring center distance of this trailer axle is 58 inches, which optimizes the suspension system of the trailer and can better absorb road vibrations and impacts. For trailers that require long-term driving or use on uneven roads, this design can significantly improve ride comfort and cargo safety
- Excellent Performance: This trailer axle is made of high strength steel and has undergone precision machining and surface treatment. Its constancy ensures long term reliability, reduces maintenance and replacement frequency, and saves users time and costs
- You Will Get: 1x 61" Hub face 46" spring center trailer axle
- Widely Applicable: This trailer axle is designed with 5 hole bolts, bolt hole spacing is 4.5 inches, suitable for various common trailer types in the market, and has strong compatibility
- Process: The trailer axle maximum load-bearing capacity is 3500 lbs, which can easily meet the load requirements of small and medium-sized trailers, provide stable support and reliable performance. Its design fully considers constancy and safety, making it suitable for long-term use
- Recommend: The spring center distance of this trailer axle is 58 inches, which optimizes the suspension system of the trailer and can better absorb road vibrations and impacts. For trailers that require long-term driving or use on uneven roads, this design can significantly improve ride comfort and cargo safety
- Excellent Performance: This trailer axle is made of high strength steel and has undergone precision machining and surface treatment. Its constancy ensures long term reliability, reduces maintenance and replacement frequency, and saves users time and costs
- You Will Get: 1x 95" Hub face 80" spring center trailer axle
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