Vehicle recall 18V126000 · February 20, 2018
2018 Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler
The axles may have incorrect spindles which may fail, resulting in the detachment of a wheel and hub from the trailer.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. (Kaufman) is recalling certain 2018 Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler trailers, model numbers FE-3/7K-44 and FE-3/7K-47. The axles may have incorrect spindles which may fail, resulting in the detachment of a wheel and hub from the trailer.
- Consequence
- A wheel and hub detachment increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 18V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 20, 2018
- Filed by
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.
- Owner notification
- February 28, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 81
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kaufman Double Deck Car Hauler (2018): 2018
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