NHTSA Recall 19V045000
Filed by Trail King Industries, Inc.. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2019-01-18. An estimated 80 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.