2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2016-05-04 · campaign 16V271000 · 522 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2015-12-22 · campaign 15V863000 · 55 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Premature bearing failure may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
What owners report
2017-10-30 · Suspension“while driving down the road at 55 mph both right side axles broke where the spindle is welded on.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.