NHTSA recall 17V186000
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Trail King Aacs and 1 more
Reported Mar 15, 201755 vehicles affectedTrail King Industries, Inc.Built Jul 1, 2015 – Feb 28, 2017
The 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.
The risk
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.