| Make : TRAIL KING | Model : ATL | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 19970120 - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V533000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040108 | Date Received by ODI: 20031212 | Date Added to Database: 20031218 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 616 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIFTH WHEEL PLATES, CRACKS ARE VISIBLE IN THE PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE HOIST MOUNTS AND KING PIN. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL EITHER PROVIDE A GUSSET, FREE OF CHARGE, OR REPLACE THE PLATE. PWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 8, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRAIL KING AT 1-800-545-1549. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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