TRAIL KING 2016 TRAIL KING ACS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 TRAIL KING ACS
Brand
TRAIL KING
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Trail King Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 TRAIL KING ACS vehicles due to trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly issues. If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates that have a 14" king pin setting and 1/4" plate. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201901.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026