NHTSA recall campaign
03V533000
ManufacturerTRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC.Reported2003-12-12Affected616 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIFTH WHEEL PLATES, CRACKS ARE VISIBLE IN THE PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE HOIST MOUNTS AND KING PIN.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →