Trail King Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Trail King Industries, Inc. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 12, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRAIL KING/FIFTH WHEEL PLATE

ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIFTH WHEEL PLATES, CRACKS ARE VISIBLE IN THE PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE HOIST MOUNTS AND KING PIN.

NHTSA ID: 03V533000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 616

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 16, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TRAIL KING/BENDIX/ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

NHTSA ID: 03V399000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 8

Consequence Summary:

IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Corrective Action:

BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. 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 BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR TRAIL KING AT 605-996-6482.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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