Kaufman Trailers 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.
The short version
Kaufman Trailers reported a problem with the trailer hitches. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Kaufman will notify owners instructing them to inspect their trailers for kingpins with square bottom plates, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-351.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 13V-351 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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