NHTSA Campaign 19V045000
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Issued by Trail King Industries, Inc. · Reported Jan 18, 2019 · 80 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAIL KING | AACS | 2016 | 80 |
| TRAIL KING | AACS | 2017 | 80 |
| TRAIL KING | ACS | 2016 | 80 |
| TRAIL KING | ACS | 2017 | 80 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V045000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.