Recall 13V351000: 2012–2013 Kaufman Trailer

Report received

Aug 7, 2013

Manufacturer

Kaufman Trailers

Potentially affected

269vehicles

Model years

2012–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. and Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gooseneck auto transport trailers and equipment trailers manufactured June 26, through August 6, 2013. These trailers are equipped with kingpins attched to square bottom plates which may crack over time, causing the button to separate from the bottom plate.

Possible consequence

If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Kaufman will notify owners instructing them to inspect their trailers for kingpins with square bottom plates. Kaufman will ship replacement kingpins to owners of affected trailers, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact Kaufman at 1-336-790-6800.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Kaufman Trailer0 complaints
• 2013 Kaufman Trailer3 complaints