2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2016-10-21 · campaign 16V764000 · 127 vehicles
Defect: Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 FE-3/7K-44 Mini Car Haulers manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2016. On the affected trailers, the spring eye may break off the spring and allow the axle to slide back and forth.
Risk: If the axle slides back and forth, the tires on that axle may contact the fenders or the adjacent tires, possibly damaging the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kaufman has notified owners and dealers will replace all of the springs on the affected trailers with a newly designed spring that has a thicker top leaf and rubber bushing with steel sleeve. The recall began on October 24, 2016. For help with this recall, owners may contact Kaufman at 1-336-790-2756.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2016-09-01 · campaign 16V635000 · 285 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2016-10-05 · Suspension · 8,500 mi“i purchased a kaufman 5 cr mini hauler to start a car hauling transportation company. i decided to buy new from the manufacturer so as to avoid any major mechanical repairs in the early part of my business startup as well as take advantage of the warranty offered by kaufman. after only 2 months of use (light use at that), the leaf spring on my trai…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.