Make : TRAIL KING | Model : TRAILER | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 20020501 - 20020930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V406000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20031028 | Date Received by ODI: 20031016 | Date Added to Database: 20031023 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRAIL KING | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRAIL KING | ||
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Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 47 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS 2 REMOVABLE KINGPIN IS NOT REPLACED, THE TRAILER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |