NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Trail King SHR Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2003 Trail King SHR 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 2003 Trail King SHR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #03V533000

Reported December 12, 2003 · TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES, INC.

Potentially affected: 616 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN DUMP TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH FIFTH WHEEL PLATES, CRACKS ARE VISIBLE IN THE PLATE LOCATED AROUND THE HOIST MOUNTS AND KING PIN.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL EITHER PROVIDE A GUSSET, FREE OF CHARGE, OR REPLACE THE PLATE. OWNER 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.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN 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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