Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

2 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Brakes

Worth reading1

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

loss of braking 1
A recent report: I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the unfortunate incident that occurred on May 27th, involving the Kaufman trailer and my truck. On that day, shortly after receiving the plates…
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I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the unfortunate incident that occurred on May 27th, involving the Kaufman trailer and my truck. On that day, shortly after receiving the plates for the trailer, an accident occurred due to the brakes not functioning properly. As a result, the loaded trailer pushed the truck downhill, causing it to jackknife and collide with the truck. I have emails from the manufacturer informing me that the brakes will not work on there trailers as delivered. The problem is that the brakes have an anti corrosion coating on them that stop the brakes from working.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11528723 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: The contact's employer owns a 2024 Kaufman GVWR 38500 gooseneck trailer. The contact stated that while the trailer was empty and being hitched to a 2023 Ford F-450, the trailer was raised 4 1/2…
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The contact's employer owns a 2024 Kaufman GVWR 38500 gooseneck trailer. The contact stated that while the trailer was empty and being hitched to a 2023 Ford F-450, the trailer was raised 4 1/2 inches off the ground, scraping the roadway. The contact's company, a trailer manufacturer, was unable to adjust the hitch height above 4 1/2 inches from the ground. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and recommended adding an extension to raise the hitch height; however, the contact stated that the front of the trailer would be raised by 10 inches but the back would not be level. The failure mileage was unknown.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11576190 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 2 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2023 and 2024, roughly 2 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.