NHTSA Recall 21V541000: Arm (steering) and steering
Trail King Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 83 vehicles. It affects 2018–2020 Trail King Tkolb.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V541000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | TK202103 |
| Components | STEERING › LINKAGES › KNUCKLE › SPINDLE › ARM; STEERING |
| Report received | July 20, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 4, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2018-2020 TKOLB332NG-HH, TKOLB336NG, TKOLB336NG-HH, TKOLB434NG-HH, and TKOLB436NG-HH vehicles equipped with Dexter Smart Steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
Safety risk
A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dexter Axle will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 4, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King's customer service at 1-800-843-3324 or Dexter Axle's customer service at 1-574-295-7888. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202103.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V541000
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.