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NHTSA Recall 17V186000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)

Trail King Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 55 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Trail King Aacs.

55
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2017
owners notified (March 20)
NHTSA campaign17V186000
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Report receivedMarch 15, 2017
Owner notificationMarch 20, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

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.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V186000

Make and modelModel years
Trail King Aacs2016, 2017
Trail King Acs2016, 2017

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.