Model year record

2016 TRAIL KING ACS

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V813000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
209
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-15
Owners notified
2021-11-12

Defect description

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2015-2020 TK70AACS, TK80AACS, TK85ACS, and AACS-38 trailers. The rear sliding-axle suspension beams may contact the frame reinforcement and crack, possibly resulting in the suspension beams coming loose or detaching from the frame bracket.

Safety risk

Loose or detached suspension beams can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will add reinforcements between the hanger and the slide pan, and inspect and repair any cracks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King's customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202105.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V045000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
80
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-18
Owners notified
2019-03-01

Defect description

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates that have a 14" king pin setting and 1/4" plate. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201901.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V638000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
115
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-14
Owners notified
2018-10-24

Defect description

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Trail King ACS and AACS trailers with aluminum cross members over the suspension. The aluminum cross members may crack in the welded corners where the cross member attaches to the frame beam, potentially causing the suspension to loosen from the frame.

Safety risk

If the suspension loosens the frame, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cross members, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201802.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V186000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
55
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-15
Owners notified
2017-03-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.