NHTSA campaign 19V045000

Trail King Industries, Inc. recall 19V045000

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.

Reported 01/18/2019

What can happen

If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Repair

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.

Components

  • Trailer hitches: Fifth wheel assembly

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.