Vehicle recall 03V406000 · October 16, 2003
2002-2003 Trail King Trailer
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- If this 2" removable kingpin is not replaced, the trailer can separate from the tow vehicle and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V406000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2003
- Filed by
- TRAIL KING
- Owner notification
- October 28, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Trail King Trailer (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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