2012 Kaufman Trailer | 2013 Kaufman Trailer — Trailer hitches
Published August 13, 2013 · Recall initiated: August 7, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V351000, published August 13, 2013 and initiated August 7, 2013. Recalling firm: Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.; 2012 Kaufman Trailer | 2013 Kaufman Trailer — Trailer hitches.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- KAUFMAN
- Model
- TRAILER
- Manufacturer
- Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.
- Lot
- 2012 KAUFMAN TRAILER | 2013 KAUFMAN TRAILER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Kaufman Trailer | 2013 Kaufman Trailer — Trailer hitches recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V351000 on August 13, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KAUFMAN. Model: TRAILER.