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Trail King Dolly Trailer Recall 18V495: Dolly Frame Can Crack, Risking Separation and Crash

NHTSA campaign 18V495, reported July 27, 2018, 46 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The frame channel on certain Trail King Dolly trailers may crack near the center cross members. If a crack goes all the way through, the frame rail can separate, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. The remedy is free: authorized dealers will reinforce the frame channel to prevent cracking. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V495Trail King Industries, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Trail King Dolly trailers. The dolly frame channel may crack near the center cross members.
Risk
If the frame channel cracks completely it can cause the frame rail to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will reinforce the frame channel to prevent cracking, free of charge. The recall began August 15, 2018. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201801.
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.

Affected vehicles

Trail King Dolly Trailer201620172018