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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The cracking plate may result in the trailer deck disconnecting from the gooseneck, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than needed, so the pivot plate can crack. If the plate cracks, the trailer deck may disconnect from the gooseneck, which increases the risk of a crash.
Trail King will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the pivot plate for cracks, repair any cracks found, and add reinforcements to the pivot plate at no charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners can contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324 and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Trail King Gooseneck Trailer | 201220132014 |
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