NHTSA Recall 17V600000
Filed by Trail King Industries, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Electric. Reported 2017-09-26. An estimated 143 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers, model numbers TK20, TKT20, TK24, TKT24, and TK32. The axles on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, reducing the braking ability of the electric brakes.
Risk
The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the orientation of the brakes, correcting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
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.