Recall 19V045000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY Defect in 2016-2017 TRAIL KING ACS
RECALL This recall affects up to 80 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V045000 |
| Manufacturer | Trail King Industries, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 80 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
Safety 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.
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