TRAIL KING AACS 2017: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V045000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRAIL KING | AACS | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-01 | 2019-01-18 | 2019-01-31 |
Production Dates: 2015-07-01 - 2017-01-31
Manufacturers Involved: Trail King Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TK201901
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 80
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
