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NHTSA : 13V351000

Campaign Details

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

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.

Consequence / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

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🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.