The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V600000·Announced 2017-09-26

Trail King Recalls 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers Due to Brake Installation Defect

Trail King is recalling 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers because incorrectly installed axles may reduce electric braking ability, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect axle installation) that reduces braking ability and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Trail King Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers, including model numbers TK20, TKT20, TK24, TKT24, and TK32. The recall involves 143 vehicles.

The axles on these trailers may have been installed incorrectly, which reduces the braking ability of the electric brakes. This defect means the brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.

Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the orientation of the brakes and correct them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 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 FLATBED TRAILER
Brand
TRAIL KING
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
143

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 (1)

  • FLATBED TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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