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NHTSARecalled Dec 12, 2003 · #03V533000

TRAIL KING/FIFTH WHEEL PLATE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIFTH WHEEL PLATES, CRACKS ARE VISIBLE IN THE PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE HOIST MOUNTS AND KING PIN. THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Product details

Product
TRAIL KING/FIFTH WHEEL PLATE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice