StructureRecall 18V-638 · Trail King vehicles
Trail King Industries, Inc. recall 18V-638 covers 115 Trail King vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V638000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Trail King ACS and AACS trailers with aluminum cross members over the suspension. The aluminum cross members may crack in the welded corners where the cross member attaches to the frame beam, potentially causing the suspension to loosen from the frame.
The risk
If the suspension loosens the frame, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cross members, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201802.
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
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2015 to February 28, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.