NHTSARecalled Oct 21, 2016 · #16V764000
Spring Eye may Break Allowing Axle to Move
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Spring Eye may Break Allowing Axle to Move
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.
- Model numbers
- 2016 FE
- UPCs
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What you should 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.