StructureRecall 17V-494 · 2012–2014 Trail King Gooseneck Trailer
Trail King Industries, Inc. recall 17V-494 covers 743 2012–2014 Trail King Gooseneck Trailer for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V494000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2012-2014 TK70HDG, TK80HDG, TK102HDG, TK110HDG, and TK110HED gooseneck trailers. The pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than necessary to prevent the pivot plate from cracking.
The risk
The cracking plate may result in the trailer deck disconnecting from the gooseneck, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pivot plate for cracks, repairing any that are found, and add reinforcements to the pivot plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 17, 2011 to January 31, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.