NHTSA recall 19V045000
Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly
Trail King Aacs and 1 more
Reported Jan 18, 201980 vehicles affectedTrail King Industries, Inc.Maker’s number TK201901Built Jul 1, 2015 – Jan 31, 2017
The 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.
The risk
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.