NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Kaufman Trailer
The 2013 Kaufman Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall and 3 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kaufman dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2013 Kaufman Trailer. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA #13V351000Reported August 7, 2013 · Kaufman Trailers
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.
Free 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.