The defect
Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. (Kaufman) is recalling certain 2018-2021 FXSG-10K-20D and FXSG-10KK-20D-SC trailers. The welds on the ramp holding bracket may be insufficient.
The risk
A broken bracket may allow the ramp to fall during use, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will provide instructions on how to reinforce the welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kaufman's customer service at 1-336-790-6800.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D-SC | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Components: STRUCTURE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D-SC | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D-SC | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D-SC | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaufman FXSG-10K-20D-SC | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
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62 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the structure; Kaufman Trailers of NC, Inc. filed 3 campaigns in all.
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