2012 Kaufman Trailer Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V351000
Manufacturer: Kaufman Trailers
Manufactured Begin Date: June 26th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: August 6th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: August 16th, 2013

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.