The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V421000·Announced 2022-06-14

Kaufman Recalls 2018-2021 Trailers Due to Insufficient Ramp Bracket Welds

Kaufman is recalling 2018-2021 FXSG-10K-20D and FXSG-10K-20D-SC trailers because insufficient welds on the ramp holding bracket may allow the ramp to fall, increasing injury 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 that increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2021 FXSG-10K-20D and FXSG-10K-20D-SC trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the welds on the ramp holding bracket may be insufficient.

A broken bracket may allow the ramp to fall during use, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will provide instructions on how to reinforce the welds free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kaufman's customer service at 1-336-790-6800 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KAUFMAN FXSG-10K-20D, FXSG-10K-20D-SC
Brand
KAUFMAN
Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
235

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 (2)

  • FXSG-10K-20D
  • FXSG-10K-20D-SC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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