NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Trail King AB EXT Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2002 Trail King AB EXT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2002 Trail King AB EXT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA #23V578000Reported August 14, 2023 · Trail King Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,641 vehicles
Defect description
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 1992-2023 TKFA, TKPA, AB, and AB EXT trailers equipped with pin-on axles or pivot extensions. The shims that transfer weight between the trailer and the pin-on axle may detach if the air line or air suspension lose compression.
Safety consequence
Detached shims can fall into the roadway and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install new shims, tether, and hardware to tether the shims to the pin-on axle or pivot extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202301.
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.
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