Vehicle recall 16V635000 · September 1, 2016
2015-2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler
During use, the suspension spring eye may break, and allow the axle to slide back and forth.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mini 5-Car Hauler trailers, model FE-3/7K-44, manufactured July 1, 2015, to August 24, 2016. During use, the suspension spring eye may break, and allow the axle to slide back and forth.
- Consequence
- If the axle is able to slide back and forth, the tires on the sliding axle can contact either the fender or the adjacent tire, adversely affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. will replace all springs on your trailer with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6800.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V635000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 1, 2016
- Filed by
- Kaufman Trailers
- Owner notification
- October 24, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 285
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly; Suspension › Rear › Springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kaufman Mini Car Hauler (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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