CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
On certain trailers, the bolts holding the air disc brake calipers to the axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. If the bolts are loose or missing, a caliper can detach from its mounting flange, causing a loss of braking ability and a higher risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King will inspect the caliper bolts and replace any that are loose or missing, at no cost to you. You can also check your trailer's VIN for open recalls.
If you notice unusual brake noise, a caliper that appears shifted or loose, or a reduction in braking performance, stop using the trailer and arrange service promptly.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Trail King Fifth-Wheel Live Bottom | 2018 |
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