Recall 03V533000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 1997-2004 TRAIL KING AFRLS
RECALL This recall affects up to 616 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V533000 |
| Manufacturer | TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 616 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1997 TRAIL KING AFRLS, 1997 TRAIL KING ATL, 1997 TRAIL KING SHR, 1998 TRAIL KING AFRLS, 1998 TRAIL KING ATL, 1998 TRAIL KING SHR, 1999 TRAIL KING SHR, 1999 TRAIL KING AFRLS, 1999 TRAIL KING ATL, 2000 TRAIL KING AFRLS, 2000 TRAIL KING SHR, 2000 TRAIL KING ATL, 2001 TRAIL KING SHR, 2001 TRAIL KING AFRLS, 2001 TRAIL KING ATL, 2002 TRAIL KING ATL, 2002 TRAIL KING SHR, 2002 TRAIL KING AFRLS, 2003 TRAIL KING AFRLS, 2003 TRAIL KING SHR, 2003 TRAIL KING ATL, 2004 TRAIL KING SHR, 2004 TRAIL KING ATL, 2004 TRAIL KING AFRLS
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIFTH WHEEL PLATES, CRACKS ARE VISIBLE IN THE PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE HOIST MOUNTS AND KING PIN.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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