2016–2017 Trail King Aacs & 2016–2017 Trail King ACS recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V045000
- Manufacturer recall #
- TK201901
- Manufacturer
- Trail King Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 80
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-843-3324
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 1, 2019
- Built
- Jul 1, 2015 – Jan 31, 2017
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.