Trail King Recalls 2018-2020 TKOLB Trailers Due to Steering Arm Defect
Trail King is recalling 2018-2020 TKOLB trailers because the steering arm may detach, 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 (steering arm detachment) that can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Trail King Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 TKOLB332NG-HH, TKOLB336NG, TKOLB336NG-HH, TKOLB434NG-HH, and TKOLB436NG-HH vehicles equipped with Dexter Smart Steer axles. The recall involves 83 units.
The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers. A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control, and attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Dexter Axle will inspect the steering arm and apply welds free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 4, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King's customer service at 1-800-843-3324 or Dexter Axle's customer service at 1-574-295-7888. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202103.
The recalled product
- Product
- TRAIL KING TKOLB
- Brand
- TRAIL KING
- Manufacturer
- Trail King Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailers
- Affected units
- 83
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)
- TKOLB
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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