The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V710000·Announced 2021-09-14

Kaufman Equipment Trailer Recall for Defective Locking Mechanism

Kaufman Trailers is recalling 2021 Equipment trailers because a defective locking mechanism may cause the trailer to detach from the vehicle, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (trailer detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Equipment trailers. The recall involves 252 units that have an incorrect internal locking mechanism. When these trailers are coupled with a 2-5/16-inch ball hitch, the defect may result in excessive play and potential trailer detachment.

A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Owner notification letters were mailed on October 23, 2021. Customers should contact Kaufman Trailer's customer service at 1-336-790-6800 to arrange for an inspection. A replacement part will be mailed free of charge if necessary. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAUFMAN EQUIPMENT TRAILER
Brand
KAUFMAN
Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
252

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)

  • EQUIPMENT TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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