The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V866000·Announced 2024-11-18

Trail King TKHT Hydraulic Tail Trailers Recalled for Subframe Beam Cracking

Trail King is recalling 2020-2024 TKHT Hydraulic Tail trailers because the suspension assembly could flex the subframe beam, causing it to fatigue and crack.

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 (subframe beam cracking) that can cause suspension separation and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Trail King Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2024 TKHT Hydraulic Tail trailers. The suspension assembly could flex the subframe beam, causing the beam to fatigue and crack.

A cracked subframe beam can cause the suspension to separate, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will install reinforcement supports and a larger reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. 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 TKHT
Brand
TRAIL KING
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
396

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)

  • TKHT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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