NHTSA Recall 03V533000: Structure
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 616 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Trail King Afrls.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V533000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | December 12, 2003 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain dump trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates, cracks are visible in the plate located around the hoist mounts and king pin.
Safety risk
This could cause failure of the trailer and result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will either provide a gusset, free of charge, or replace the plate. Owner notification began january 8, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact trail king at 1-800-545-1549.
Notes
Customers can 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 03V533000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Trail King Afrls | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Trail King Atl | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Trail King Shr | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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.