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2012-2013 Kaufman Trailer recall: trailer hitches

Kaufman Trailers reported this safety recall on August 7, 2013. It covers about 269 vehicles.

vehicles affected
269
reported
Aug 7, 2013
owners notified
Aug 16, 2013

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 13V351000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V351000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Kaufman Trailer trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 13V351000, reported on August 7, 2013, covers about 269 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V351000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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