NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Kaufman Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Kaufman Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kaufman dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Kaufman Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #13V351000Reported August 7, 2013 · Kaufman Trailers
Potentially affected: 269 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
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