TRAIL KING FLATBED TRAILER 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V600000

Make Model Year
TRAIL KING FLATBED TRAILER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-04 2017-09-26 2017-09-27

Production Dates: 2013-02-01 - 2017-09-20

Manufacturers Involved: Trail King Industries, Inc.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 143

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.