The worst 2017 Trail King Acs problems
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Recalls 4
Suspension: multiple axle
- What is wrong
- Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2015-2020 TK70AACS, TK80AACS, TK85ACS, and AACS-38 trailers. The rear sliding-axle suspension beams may contact the frame reinforcement and crack, possibly resulting in the suspension beams coming loose or detaching from the frame bracket.
- Risk
- Loose or detached suspension beams can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add reinforcements between the hanger and the slide pan, and inspect and repair any cracks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King's customer service at 1‑800‑843‑3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202105.
Recall number 21V813000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates that have a 14" king pin setting and 1/4" plate. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
- Risk
- If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1‑800‑843‑3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201901.
Recall number 19V045000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Trail King ACS and AACS trailers with aluminum cross members over the suspension. The aluminum cross members may crack in the welded corners where the cross member attaches to the frame beam, potentially causing the suspension to loosen from the frame.
- Risk
- If the suspension loosens the frame, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cross members, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2018. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1‑800‑843‑3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK201802.
Recall number 18V638000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2016-2017 ACS and AACS drop deck fifth wheel trailers. The fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially allowing the trailer to detach from the tractor.
- Risk
- If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coupler plate, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1‑800‑843‑3324.
Recall number 17V186000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Trail King Acs 2
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Is the 2017 Trail King Acs reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Trail King Acs.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Trail King Acs?
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How many recalls does the 2017 Trail King Acs have?
4 recalls, covering suspension, trailer hitches and structure.
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