Vehicle recall 17V494000 · August 4, 2017
2012-2014 Trail King Gooseneck Trailer
The pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than necessary to prevent the pivot plate from cracking.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2012-2014 TK70HDG, TK80HDG, TK102HDG, TK110HDG, and TK110HED gooseneck trailers. The pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than necessary to prevent the pivot plate from cracking.
- Consequence
- The cracking plate may result in the trailer deck disconnecting from the gooseneck, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pivot plate for cracks, repairing any that are found, and add reinforcements to the pivot plate, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.
- 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V494000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 4, 2017
- Filed by
- Trail King Industries, Inc.
- Owner notification
- August 18, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 743
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
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 Gooseneck Trailer (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012
Has your Trail King been repaired?
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