NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Trail King Flatbed Trailer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Trail King Flatbed Trailer 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 2016 Trail King Flatbed Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

NHTSA #17V600000

Reported September 26, 2017 · Trail King Industries, Inc.

Potentially affected: 143 vehicles

Defect description

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Flatbed Trailers, model numbers TK20, TKT20, TK24, TKT24, and TK32. The axles on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, reducing the braking ability of the electric brakes.

Safety consequence

The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Trail King has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the orientation of the brakes, correcting them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 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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