Kaufman Mini Car Hauler recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 21, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. recalls 2015–2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler

Recall number

16V764000

Brand / firm

Kaufman

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 127 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. (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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.