2021 Kaufman Trailers Equipment Trailers Incorrect Internal Locking Mechanism

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September 14, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V710000

Incorrect Internal Locking Mechanism

A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V710

Manufacturer Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.

Components TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number of Units Affected 252

 

Summary

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. (Kaufman Trailers) is recalling certain 2021 Equipment trailers. These trailers have an incorrect internal locking mechanism, and when coupled with a 2-5/16″ ball hitch may result in excessive play and trailer detachment.

 

Remedy

The customer will inspect their Kaufman Trailer and a replacement will be mailed, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2021. Owners may contact Kaufman Trailer’s customer service at 1-336-790-6800.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 


Kaufman Trailers
Kaufman Trailers

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
KAUFMAN EQUIPMENT TRAILER 2021

 


5 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V710-2291.PDF 214.411KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V710-5643.PDF 212.453KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V710-6326.pdf 647.09KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V710-6885.PDF 211.238KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V710-1118.PDF 211.238KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V710&docType=RCL

 


 

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