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SevereNHTSA·17V614000·Announced 2017-10-02

Trail King Recalls 2018 Fifth-Wheel Trailers Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

Trail King is recalling 2018 Fifth Wheel Live Bottom trailers because improperly torqued brake caliper bolts may allow the caliper to detach, 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 in the braking system that can lead to a loss of braking ability and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Trail King Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Fifth Wheel Live Bottom trailers, model OLB844NG-HH, manufactured with MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The recall addresses a defect where the brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued.

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued, the caliper may detach from the mounting flange. This detachment would result in a loss of braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash.

Trail King has notified owners and will inspect the caliper bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 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 FIFTH-WHEEL LIVE BOTTOM
Brand
TRAIL KING
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • FIFTH-WHEEL LIVE BOTTOM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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