Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc. | NHTSA Recall #13V351000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V351000 by Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc.. Affecting model year 2012-2013 gooseneck auto transport trailers and equipment trailers manufactured june 26, through august 6, 2013 Includes 269 affected units, Kingpin may Fail Allowing Trailer to Separate, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 gooseneck auto transport trailers and equipment trailers manufactured june 26, through august 6, 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V351000
Report Received Date: 2013-08-07T00:00:00
Subject: Kingpin may fail allowing trailer to separate
Component: Trailer Hitches
Potentially Affected Units: 269

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.91

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NHTSA ID: 13V351000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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