NHTSARecalled Dec 22, 2015 · #15V863000
Axles may Leak Oil and Bearings may Fail
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2016 Flatbed and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured September 11, 2015, to October 14, 2015, equipped with certain 10,000 lb dual wheel axle assemblies. The affected trailers were manufactured with mismatched axle hub and cone assemblies that may cause leaking bearing oil seals, thus resulting in wheel bearing failure. Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Axles may Leak Oil and Bearings may Fail
- 2016 Flatbed and Wedge
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.
- Model numbers
- 2016 Flatbed
- UPCs
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What you should do
Kaufman has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6817.