Trail King Flatbed Trailer, model years 2013 to 2018. Filed by Trail King Industries, Inc. and reported to NHTSA on 26 September 2017. 143 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers, model numbers TK20, TKT20, TK24, TKT24, and TK32. The axles on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, reducing the braking ability of the electric brakes.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 17V600 cover?
- Trail King Flatbed Trailer, model years 2013-2018.
- What is wrong with them?
- Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers, model numbers TK20, TKT20, TK24, TKT24, and TK32. The axles on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, reducing the braking ability of the electric brakes.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the orientation of the brakes, correcting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
Answered from the register this site holds. NHTSA is the record to act on.
What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.”
affected
in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 17V600 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | Trail King Industries, Inc. |
| System at fault | Service Brakes, Electric |
| Reported to NHTSA | 26 September 2017 |
| Model years | 2013-2018 |
| Vehicles named | TRAIL KING FLATBED TRAILER |
What the notice says today
The consequence
The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the orientation of the brakes, correcting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
What it said before
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Other Trail King notices we hold
- 24V866: 2020-2024 TKHT Hydraulic Tail trailers
- 24V670: 2019-2020 TKHDG Paver Special trailers
- 23V578: 1992-2023 TKFA, TKPA, AB, and AB EXT trailers equipped with pin-on axles or pivot extensions
- 21V813: 2015-2020 TK70AACS, TK80AACS, TK85ACS, and AACS-38 trailers
- 21V713: 2019 TK80ACS and TK80AACS trailers
- 21V541: 2018-2020 TKOLB332NG-HH, TKOLB336NG, TKOLB336NG-HH, TKOLB434NG-HH, and TKOLB436NG-HH
- 21V092: 2021 TKSA trailers
- 21V066: 2019-2021 TKHDG, TKAMG, TKAHG, TKHG, TKMG, TKMB, and TKLPSD trailers equipped with disc brakes and a yoke-type suspension
All 16 Trail King campaigns we hold · Every manufacturer in the record
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- Defect summary
29acf739 - Consequence
972c915f - Remedy
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