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NHTSA : 19V045000

Campaign Details

Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles4

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.