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NHTSA Recall 21V710000: Trailer hitches

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 252 vehicles. It affects 2021 Kaufman Equipment Trailer.

252
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (October 19)
NHTSA campaign21V710000
Manufacturer campaign21V710
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES
Report receivedSeptember 14, 2021
Owner notificationOctober 19, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V710000

Make and modelModel years
Kaufman Equipment Trailer2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.