2015–2016 Kaufman Mini Car Hauler Recall: On the affected trailers, the spring eye may break off the spring and…
NHTSA campaign 16V764000 · Suspension · filed Oct 21, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The 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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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 | Mini Car Hauler | 2015, 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V764000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.