StructureRecall 03V-533 · Trail King vehicles
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 03V-533 covers 616 Trail King vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V533000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIFTH WHEEL PLATES, CRACKS ARE VISIBLE IN THE PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE HOIST MOUNTS AND KING PIN.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL EITHER PROVIDE A GUSSET, FREE OF CHARGE, OR REPLACE THE PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 8, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRAIL KING AT 1-800-545-1549.
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 20, 1997 . Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.