2016–2017 Trail King Aacs, 2016–2017 Trail King Acs Recall: Fifth wheel coupler plate on these vehicles may crack, potentially…
NHTSA campaign 19V045000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Jan 18, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the trailer to detaches from the tractor, it can increase 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 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.
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 | Aacs | 2016, 2017 |
| Trail King | Acs | 2016, 2017 |
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Other campaigns involving Trail King vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V045000 (manufacturer number TK201901). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.