01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2016 Trail King Acs recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V813000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- October 15, 2021
- Potential units
- 209campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2015-2020 TK70AACS, TK80AACS, TK85ACS, and AACS-38 trailers. The rear sliding-axle suspension beams may contact the frame reinforcement and crack, possibly resulting in the suspension beams coming loose or detaching from the frame bracket.
Why it matters: Loose or detached suspension beams can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add reinforcements between the hanger and the slide pan, and inspect and repair any cracks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King's customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202105.
Owner notification: November 12, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Trail King Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 19V045000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- January 18, 2019
- Potential units
- 80campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: March 1, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Trail King Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 18V638000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- September 14, 2018
- Potential units
- 115campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Trail King ACS and AACS trailers with aluminum cross members over the suspension. The aluminum cross members may crack in the welded corners where the cross member attaches to the frame beam, potentially causing the suspension to loosen from the frame.
Why it matters: If the suspension loosens the frame, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cross members, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201802.
Owner notification: October 24, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Trail King Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 17V186000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- March 15, 2017
- Potential units
- 55campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
Why it matters: If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
Owner notification: March 20, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Trail King Industries, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH