The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V186000·Announced 2017-03-15

Trail King Recalls 2016-2017 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Coupler Plate Cracking

Trail King is recalling 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers because the coupler plate may crack, allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (coupler plate cracking) that could cause the trailer to detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk).

Plain-English summary

Trail King Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers. The recall involves 55 units where the fifth wheel coupler plate may crack. This defect potentially allows the trailer to detach from the tractor, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Trail King. 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TRAIL KING AACS, ACS
Brand
TRAIL KING
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
55

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AACS
  • ACS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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