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2011 Kaufman Flatbed Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2011 Kaufman Flatbed has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kaufman dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Kaufman Flatbed. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #12V410000

Reported August 21, 2012 · Kaufman Trailers

Potentially affected: 302 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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