Kaufman Equipment Trailer (2021): Trailer hitches
Recall 21V710000 · Sep 14, 2021 · Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
252
vehicles affected
252
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V710000
- Date
- Sep 14, 2021
- Maker
- Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
- Units affected
- 252
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Equipment Trailer | 2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V710000?
1 model: Kaufman Equipment Trailer (2021), about 252 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V710000?
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.
What can happen?
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.