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NHTSARecalled Jan 18, 2019 · #19V045000

Fifth Wheel Coupler Plate may Crack

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Fifth Wheel Coupler Plate may Crack
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice