Campaign 24V-866

Suspension assembly could flex the subframe beam, causing the beam to fatigue and crack

Defect summary

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2020-2024 TKHT Hydraulic Tail trailers. The suspension assembly could flex the subframe beam, causing the beam to fatigue and crack.

Consequence

A cracked subframe beam can cause the suspension to separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install reinforcement supports and a larger reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202402.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V866000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about structure on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-866
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Trail King	Tkht	2020 to 2024	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

21V-092 Feb 18, 2021
Cross member in the slide pan frame may develop cracks, which over time could cause the cross member to become loose or detach from the frame
18V-638 Sep 14, 2018
Aluminum cross members may crack in the welded corners where the cross member attaches to the frame beam, potentially causing the suspension to…
18V-495 Jul 27, 2018
Dolly frame channel may crack near the center cross members
17V-494 Aug 4, 2017
Pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than necessary to prevent the pivot plate from cracking
03V-533 Dec 12, 2003
On certain dump trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates, cracks are visible in the plate located around the hoist mounts and king pin