The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V045000·Announced 2019-01-18

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

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

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 where the trailer may detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Trail King Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers. The recall involves trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates that have a 14-inch king pin setting and 1/4-inch plate thickness.

The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack. If the plate cracks, it may allow the trailer to detach from the tractor, which can increase the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TRAIL KING ACS, AACS
Brand
TRAIL KING
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
80

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)

  • ACS
  • AACS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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