TRAIL KING SHR 2003: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V533000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRAIL KING | SHR | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-01-08 | 2003-12-12 | 2003-12-18 |
Manufacturers Involved: Trail King Industries, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 616
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIFTH WHEEL PLATES, CRACKS ARE VISIBLE IN THE PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE HOIST MOUNTS AND KING PIN.
THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL EITHER PROVIDE A GUSSET, FREE OF CHARGE, OR REPLACE THE PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 8, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRAIL KING AT 1-800-545-1549.
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
