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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Trail King Industries, Inc.: TKFA, TKPA, AB, and AB EXT Trailers Recalled for Detaching Shims

Agency Publication Date: August 14, 2023
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Summary

Trail King Industries is recalling 5,641 trailers from model years 1992-2023, specifically the TKFA, TKPA, AB, and AB EXT models equipped with pin-on axles or pivot extensions. The shims that transfer weight between the trailer and the axle can detach if the air line or suspension loses compression. Dealers will install new shims, tethers, and hardware to secure the shims to the axle or pivot extension free of charge.

Risk

If the shims detach, they can fall directly onto the roadway and become a significant road hazard for other vehicles, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your trailer is one of the affected Trail King models: 1992-2023 TKFA, TKPA, AB, or AB EXT equipped with pin-on axles or pivot extensions.
  2. Contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324 to confirm your vehicle's inclusion in this recall and to schedule a free repair. Reference recall number TK202301.
  3. Take your trailer to an authorized dealer to have new shims, tethers, and hardware installed to properly secure the components.
  4. For additional information or questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Installation of new shims, tethers, and hardware to secure the components.

How to: Contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324 or an authorized dealer to schedule a free installation of tethering hardware.

Affected Products

Product: 1992-2023 Trail King TKFA
Part / Model:
TKFA
Product: 1992-2023 Trail King TKPA
Part / Model:
TKPA
Product: 1992-2023 Trail King AB
Part / Model:
AB
Product: 1992-2023 Trail King AB EXT
Part / Model:
AB EXT

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V578000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Trail King Industries, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 5,641 vehicles(5641% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 6, 2023
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: TK202301
Agency Last Updated: September 19, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response