TRAIL KING AACS 2016: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V186000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRAIL KING | AACS | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-20 | 2017-03-15 | 2017-03-21 |
Production Dates: 2015-07-01 - 2017-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Trail King Industries, Inc.
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Trail King Industries, Inc. "Trail King" is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
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.
