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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V045000

2016 Trail King Aacs | 2017 Trail King Acs | 2017 Trail King Aacs — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Published January 31, 2019 · Recall initiated: January 18, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V045000, published January 31, 2019 and initiated January 18, 2019. Recalling firm: Trail King Industries, Inc.; 2016 Trail King Aacs | 2017 Trail King Acs | 2017 Trail King Aacs — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TRAIL KING
Model
AACS
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Lot
2016 TRAIL KING AACS | 2017 TRAIL KING ACS | 2017 TRAIL KING AACS
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Trail King Aacs | 2017 Trail King Acs | 2017 Trail King Aacs — Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V045000 on January 31, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TRAIL KING. Model: AACS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)