Vehicle recall 21V710000 · September 14, 2021
2021 Kaufman Equipment Trailer
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V710000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 2021
- Filed by
- Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 21V710
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 252
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kaufman Equipment Trailer (2021): 2021
Has your Kaufman been repaired?
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