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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.