NHTSA Recall 03V406000: Trailer hitches
TRAIL KING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 47 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Trail King Trailer.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V406000 |
|---|---|
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | October 16, 2003 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain low bed trailers equipped with a 2" removable kingpin, the 2" removable kingpin was produced with a single pass weld connecting the mount tube and 2" kingpin. Specifications require a triple pass weld in this area. Abnormal upward force can separate the mounting tube from the 2" kingpin.
Safety risk
If this 2" removable kingpin is not replaced, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle and a crash could occur.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a replacement 2" removable kingpin. Owner notification began during october 2003. Owners should contact trail king at 1-605-996-6482.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V406000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.