Recall 17V494000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2012-2014 TRAIL KING GOOSENECK TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 743 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V494000 |
| Manufacturer | Trail King Industries, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 743 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2012-2014 TK70HDG, TK80HDG, TK102HDG, TK110HDG, and TK110HED gooseneck trailers. The pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than necessary to prevent the pivot plate from cracking.
Safety Consequence
The cracking plate may result in the trailer deck disconnecting from the gooseneck, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pivot plate for cracks, repairing any that are found, and add reinforcements to the pivot plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
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