The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V495000·Announced 2018-07-27

Trail King Recalls 2016-2018 Dolly Trailers Due to Frame Crack Risk

Trail King is recalling 2016-2018 Dolly trailers because the frame channel may crack, potentially causing the frame rail to separate and increasing crash risk.

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 (frame channel cracking) that can lead to frame separation and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Trail King Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 Trail King Dolly trailers. The recall involves 46 units where the dolly frame channel may crack near the center cross members.

If the frame channel cracks completely, it can cause the frame rail to separate, which increases the risk of a crash. This is a structural defect affecting the frame and members of the trailer.

Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will reinforce the frame channel to prevent cracking free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2018. 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 DOLLY TRAILER
Brand
TRAIL KING
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
46

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)

  • DOLLY TRAILER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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