Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kaufman Trailers Group, LLC. in 2013. See the detail of the recall below.

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August 7, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Kingpin may Fail Allowing Trailer to Separate

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V351000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 269

Consequence Summary:

If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95.91

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