Trail King | NHTSA Recall #03V406000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V406000 by Trail King. Includes 47 affected units, TRAIL KING/KING PIN, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain low bed trailers equipped with a 2" removable kingpin, the 2" removable kingpin was produced with a single pass weld connecting the mount tube and 2" kingpin. specifications require a triple pass weld in this area. abnormal upward force can separate the mounting tube from the 2" kingpin.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a replacement 2" removable kingpin. owner notification began during october 2003. owners should contact trail king at 1-605-996-6482.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V406000

Manufacturer: Trail King

Report Received Date: 2003-10-16T00:00:00

Subject: Trail king/king pin

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 47

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain low bed trailers equipped with a 2" removable kingpin, the 2" removable kingpin was produced with a single pass weld connecting the mount tube and 2" kingpin. specifications require a triple pass weld in this area. abnormal upward force can separate the mounting tube from the 2" kingpin.

Consequence Summary: If this 2" removable kingpin is not replaced, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle and a crash could occur.

Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with a replacement 2" removable kingpin. owner notification began during october 2003. owners should contact trail king at 1-605-996-6482.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03V406000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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