Recall 19V045000
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TRAIL KING | AACS |
| 2016 | TRAIL KING | ACS |
| 2017 | TRAIL KING | AACS |
| 2017 | TRAIL KING | ACS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.