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SevereNHTSA·16V635000·Announced 2016-09-01

Kaufman Recalls 2015-2016 Mini Car Haulers Due to Suspension Defect

Kaufman Trailers is recalling 285 model year 2015-2016 Mini 5-Car Haulers because a suspension spring eye may break, allowing the axle to slide and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension spring breakage) that adversely affects handling and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kaufman Trailers is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mini 5-Car Hauler trailers, model FE-3/7K-44, manufactured between July 1, 2015, and August 24, 2016. The recall affects 285 units.

The defect involves the rear suspension spring eye, which may break during use. If this occurs, the axle can slide back and forth, causing the tires to contact the fender or adjacent tire. This condition adversely affects handling and increases the risk of a crash.

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. will replace all springs on the affected trailers with a newly designed spring featuring a thicker top leaf and a rubber bushing with a steel sleeve, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAUFMAN MINI CAR HAULER
Brand
KAUFMAN
Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
285

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)

  • MINI CAR HAULER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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