The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V351000·Announced 2013-08-07

Kaufman Trailers Recalls 2012-2013 Gooseneck and Equipment Trailers

Kaufman is recalling 2012-2013 gooseneck and equipment trailers because kingpins may crack and separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the trailer could detach from the towing vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. and Kaufman Trailers of NE, Inc. are recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gooseneck auto transport trailers and equipment trailers. These specific units were manufactured between June 26 and August 6, 2013. The recall involves 269 affected vehicles.

The defect involves kingpins attached to square bottom plates that may crack over time. This cracking can cause the button to separate from the bottom plate. If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Kaufman will notify owners to inspect their trailers for kingpins with square bottom plates. The company 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAUFMAN TRAILER
Brand
KAUFMAN
Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
269

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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