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Vehicle recall 12V410000 · August 21, 2012

2011 Kaufman Flatbed

The wheel end caps on the oil bath axles can leak due to a cracked cap or a damaged O-ring.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. and Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2011 flatbed trailers equipped with 10,000 lb. electrically-braked, oil bath axles. The wheel end caps on the oil bath axles can leak due to a cracked cap or a damaged O-ring.
Consequence
The oil may leak out of the wheel end caps and if the condition is not corrected, the loss of oil could result in unexpected wheel bearing failure which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kaufman will notify owners and will 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
12V410000
Reported to NHTSA
August 21, 2012
Filed by
Kaufman Trailers
Owner notification
September 14, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
302
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Recall 12V410000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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