How many recalls does the 2011 Kaufman Flatbed have?

The 2011 Kaufman Flatbed has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Kaufman Flatbed has an open recall?

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2011 Kaufman Flatbed Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Kaufman Flatbed has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 302 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 12V410000 2012-08-21 302 affected

Defect

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. and Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2011 flatbed trailers equipped with 10,000 lb. electrically-braked, oil bath axles. The wheel end caps on the oil bath axles can leak due to a cracked cap or a damaged O-ring.

Consequence

The oil may leak out of the wheel end caps and if the condition is not corrected, the loss of oil could result in unexpected wheel bearing failure which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kaufman will notify owners and will replace the affected wheel end caps and o-rings free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2012. Owners may contact Kaufman Trailers at 1-866-444-8971.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE12014 Opened 2012-06-14 · closed 2012-10-11

Wheel-End Failures

On June 14, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE12-014) to assess the risks associated with wheel-end failures causing wheel separation on certain Model Year (MY) 2011 Kaufman Flatbed Trailers.Following discussions with ODI concerning manufacturer records, consumer…

Investigation PE12014 Opened 2012-06-14 · closed 2012-10-11

Wheel-End Failures

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Kaufman Flatbed as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.