2015–2016 Kaufman Flatbed Equipment Trailer, 2015–2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler Recall: Lock nuts that secure the axle hanger to the springs may not have been…
NHTSA campaign 16V271000 · Suspension · filed May 4, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Flatbed Equipment Trailer | 2015, 2016 |
| Kaufman | Wedge Car Hauler | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V271000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.