- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the kingpin button separates, the trailer could become detached from the towing vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 safety record
2012 Kaufman Trailer Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Kaufman Trailer have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2013 for the trailer hitches.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Trailer year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Kaufman Trailer recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Kaufman Trailer yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All Trailer yearsQuestions about the 2012 Kaufman Trailer
Does the 2012 Kaufman Trailer have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Kaufman Trailer: trailer hitches (August 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Kaufman Trailer had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Kaufman Trailer a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 64 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Kaufman Trailer year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Kaufman Trailer years have the most complaints?
2013 (3), 2018 (2). See every Kaufman Trailer year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Kaufman Trailer has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data