2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
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…
Remedy: 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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving down the road at 55 MPH both right side axles broke where the spindle is welded on.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 30, 2017 · Suspension
Compare Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler
How do I know if my 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2016 Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kaufman dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V863000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kaufman models
- Trailer5 complaints
- 4-EZ1 complaints
- FDW-6K-181 complaints
- MINI Car Hauler1 complaints
- Double Deck Car Hauler0 complaints
- Equipment Trailer0 complaints
- Flatbed0 complaints
- Flatbed Equipment Trailer0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.