KAUFMAN TRAILER 2012: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V351000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KAUFMAN | TRAILER | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-08-16 | 2013-08-07 | 2013-08-13 |
Production Dates: 2012-06-26 - 2013-08-06
Manufacturers Involved: Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 269
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
