Recall 19V045000: 2016–2017 Trail King Aacs, 2016–2017 Trail King ACS
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 18, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 80
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates that have a 14" king pin setting and 1/4" plate. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
The risk
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201901.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Trail King Aacs
- 2017 Trail King Aacs
- 2016 Trail King ACS
- 2017 Trail King ACS
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V045000
- Manufacturer campaign
- TK201901
- Manufacturer
- Trail King Industries, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Mar 1, 2019
- Components
- Trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology