Trail King Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2017

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Trail King Industries, Inc. in 2017. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 2, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Caliper Bolts Improperly Torqued

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2018 Fifth Wheel Live Bottom trailers, model OLB844NG-HH, manufactured with MPA/MTA suspensions equipped with Meritor EX225 brakes. The brake caliper bolts on these axles may not be properly torqued which can allow the caliper to detach from the mounting flange.

NHTSA ID: 17V614000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

If the caliper bolts are improperly torqued and the caliper detaches from the mounting flange, a loss of braking ability would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Trail King has notified owners and will inspect the caliper bolts, replacing any loose or missing ones, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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September 26, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Reduced Braking due to Incorrectly Installed Axles

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers, model numbers TK20, TKT20, TK24, TKT24, and TK32. The axles on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, reducing the braking ability of the electric brakes.

NHTSA ID: 17V600000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 143

Consequence Summary:

The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the orientation of the brakes, correcting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 44.06

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August 4, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Pivot Plate may Crack and Trailer may Disconnect

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2012-2014 TK70HDG, TK80HDG, TK102HDG, TK110HDG, and TK110HED gooseneck trailers. The pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than necessary to prevent the pivot plate from cracking.

NHTSA ID: 17V494000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 743

Consequence Summary:

The cracking plate may result in the trailer deck disconnecting from the gooseneck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pivot plate for cracks, repairing any that are found, and add reinforcements to the pivot plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.93

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March 15, 2017

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Fifth Wheel Coupler Plate may Crack

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.

NHTSA ID: 17V186000

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

# of Units Affected: 55

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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