Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyRecall 19V-045 · Trail King vehicles
Trail King Industries, Inc. recall 19V-045 covers 80 Trail King vehicles for a trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 18, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates that have a 14" king pin setting and 1/4" plate. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
The risk
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201901.
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
86%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 January 31, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.