NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Trail King Aacs Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Trail King Aacs has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Trail King dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Trail King Aacs. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA #21V813000Reported October 15, 2021 · Trail King Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 209 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Loose or detached suspension beams can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #19V045000Reported January 18, 2019 · Trail King Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 80 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #18V638000Reported September 14, 2018 · Trail King Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 115 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the suspension loosens the frame, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #17V186000Reported March 15, 2017 · Trail King Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 55 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
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