Trail King Gooseneck Trailer recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 4, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Trail King Industries, Inc. recalls 2012–2014 Trail King Gooseneck Trailer

Recall number

17V494000

Brand / firm

Trail King

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 743 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.