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HighNHTSA·12V410000·Announced 2012-08-21

Kaufman Flatbed Trailers Recalled for Oil Bath Axle Leak Risk

Kaufman is recalling 2011 flatbed trailers because oil bath axle caps may leak, potentially causing wheel bearing failure and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect presents a risk of wheel bearing failure and increased crash risk, but the source text does not report any actual injuries, deaths, or structural failures, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. and Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc. are recalling certain model year 2011 flatbed trailers equipped with 10,000 lb. electrically-braked, oil bath axles. The recall involves 302 units.

The wheel end caps on these axles can leak due to a cracked cap or a damaged O-ring. If the oil leaks out and the condition is not corrected, the loss of oil could result in unexpected wheel bearing failure, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Kaufman will notify owners and replace the affected wheel end caps and O-rings free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2012. Owners may contact Kaufman Trailers at 1-866-444-8971 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAUFMAN FLATBED
Brand
KAUFMAN
Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
302

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FLATBED

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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