Recall 03V-533: 1997–2004 Trail King Afrls, 1997–2004 Trail King ATL and 1 more
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Dec 12, 2003, covering about 616 vehicles.
The problem
On certain dump trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates, cracks are visible in the plate located around the hoist mounts and king pin.
The risk
This could cause failure of the trailer and result in a crash.
The fix
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V533000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Trail King Afrls | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Trail King ATL | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
| Trail King SHR | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-533?
On certain dump trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates, cracks are visible in the plate located around the hoist mounts and king pin.
How is recall 03V-533 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.