2013–2018 Trail King Flatbed Trailer Recall: Axles on these vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, reducing the…
NHTSA campaign 17V600000 · Service Brakes, Electric · filed Sep 26, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The brakes may not be able to be applied to full strength, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Trail King | Flatbed Trailer | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V600000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.