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2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kaufman dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler, describing incidents dated October 16, 2016.
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- Suspension 1 complaint
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ODI #11041492 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 MPH BOTH RIGHT SIDE AXLES BROKE WHERE THE SPINDLE IS WELDED ON.
Axle May Disconnect From Spring Hangers
NHTSA #16V271000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported May 4, 2016 · Kaufman Trailers
Potentially affected: 522 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 20, 2016 · Vehicles built April 1, 2015 – April 30, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Flatbed Equipment and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured April 1, 2015, to April 30, 2016. The lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been properly crimped allowing the nut to loosen and detach during operation.
Safety consequence
If the nuts were to fall off, the bolts could loosen, and the axle may disconnect from the spring hangers, shifting or detaching from the trailer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kaufman will notify owners, and provide them with new Nylock replacement nuts, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 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.
Axles may Leak Oil and Bearings may Fail
NHTSA #15V863000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported December 22, 2015 · Kaufman Trailers
Potentially affected: 55 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 15, 2016 · Vehicles built September 11, 2015 – October 14, 2015 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Kaufman Trailers (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2016 Flatbed and Wedge Car Hauler trailers manufactured September 11, 2015, to October 14, 2015, equipped with certain 10,000 lb dual wheel axle assemblies. The affected trailers were manufactured with mismatched axle hub and cone assemblies that may cause leaking bearing oil seals, thus resulting in wheel bearing failure.
Safety consequence
Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Kaufman has notified owners, and dealers will replace the affected axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Kaufman customer service at 1-336-790-6817.
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.
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