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NHTSARecalled Aug 14, 2023 · #23V578000

Trailer Shims May Detach

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 1992-2023 TKFA, TKPA, AB, and AB EXT trailers equipped with pin-on axles or pivot extensions. The shims that transfer weight between the trailer and the pin-on axle may detach if the air line or air suspension lose compression. Detached shims can fall into the roadway and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Trailer Shims May Detach
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will install new shims, tether, and hardware to tether the shims to the pin-on axle or pivot extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202301.

View the official CPSC notice