Vehicle recall 21V541000 · July 20, 2021
2018-2020 Trail King Tkolb
The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
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 2018-2020 TKOLB332NG-HH, TKOLB336NG, TKOLB336NG-HH, TKOLB434NG-HH, and TKOLB436NG-HH vehicles equipped with Dexter Smart Steer axles. The steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.
- Consequence
- A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. In addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dexter Axle will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 4, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King's customer service at 1-800-843-3324 or Dexter Axle's customer service at 1-574-295-7888. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202103.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V541000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2021
- Filed by
- Trail King Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- TK202103
- Owner notification
- August 4, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 83
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm; Steering
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 Tkolb (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
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