What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019134
- Recall date
- 12 March 2019
- Make
- Trail King
- Models
- Acs Step Deck, Aacs Step Deck
- Model years
- 2016 to 2017
- Vehicle class
- Heavy Trailer
- System
- Structure
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 13
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain trailers, the fifth-wheel coupler plate may crack. These cracks may be visible in the corners of the coupler plate underneath the gooseneck during an inspection. If the coupler plate cracks entirely, the trailer may disengage from the tractor.rnNote: This recall affects trailers built with a 14-inch king pin setting and u00bc-inch coupler plate. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA trailer that disconnects from the tow-vehicle creates the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the fifth-wheel coupler plate replaced.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019134.