How many recalls does the 2012 Kaufman Trailer have?

The 2012 Kaufman Trailer has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

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2012 Kaufman Trailer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Kaufman Trailer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 269 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

TRAILER HITCHES 13V351000 2013-08-07 269 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Kaufman Trailer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.