Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KAUFMAN
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILER
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V351000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
If The KinGPIn Button Separates, The Trailer Could Become Detached From The Towing Vehicle Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers
Start Of Manufacture
20120626
End Of Manufacture
20130806
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
269
Date Owners Notified
20130816
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers Of Nc, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130807