Recall 13V351000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2012-2013 KAUFMAN TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 269 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V351000 |
| Manufacturer | Kaufman Trailers |
| Vehicles Affected | 269 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected 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.
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.
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