Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V351000 Reported August 7, 2013

Kingpin may fail allowing trailer to separate

Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc. · N/A · 269 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V351000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
269
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 7, 2013
Completion Rate
95.91

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V351000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V351000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V351000?

NHTSA recall 13V351000 was issued by Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc. on August 7, 2013. It addresses: Kingpin may fail allowing trailer to separate. The recall affects approximately 269 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V351000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.