- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Kaufman Flatbed Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Kaufman Flatbed have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2015 for the non-powered axle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
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- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Kaufman Flatbed recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Kaufman Flatbed yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
2016 Kaufman Flatbed vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kaufman Flatbed | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler | 1 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 1 | 2 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Kaufman Flatbed
Does the 2016 Kaufman Flatbed have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Kaufman Flatbed: non-powered axle assembly (December 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Kaufman Flatbed had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2016 Kaufman Flatbed has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data