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SevereNHTSA·18V125000·Announced 2018-02-20

Kaufman Recalls 2018 Double Deck Car Haulers Due to Axle Spindle Defect

Kaufman is recalling 189 2018 Double Deck Car Haulers because incorrect axle spindles may fail, causing wheel detachment 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 (axle spindle failure) that can lead to wheel detachment and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler trailers, specifically model numbers FE-3/7K-44 and FE-3/7K-47. The recall involves 189 units.

The defect involves axles that may have incorrect spindles. These spindles may fail, resulting in the detachment of a wheel and hub from the trailer. A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.

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, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAUFMAN DOUBLE DECK CAR HAULER
Brand
KAUFMAN
Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
189

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)

  • DOUBLE DECK CAR HAULER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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