Trailer hitchesRecall 21V-710 · 2021 Kaufman Equipment Trailer

Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. recall 21V-710 covers 252 2021 Kaufman Equipment Trailer for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.

63%
Vehicles repaired159 of 252 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected2521 model
ReportedSep 14, 2021Owners notified Oct 19, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V710000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

63%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 16 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2021 Q42026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall