Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V494000 Reported August 4, 2017

Pivot plate may crack and trailer may disconnect

Q: What is recall 17V494000?

NHTSA recall 17V494000 was issued by Trail King Industries, Inc. on August 4, 2017. It addresses: Pivot plate may crack and trailer may disconnect. The recall affects approximately 743 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Trail King Industries, Inc. · N/A · 743 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V494000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Trail King Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

743

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 4, 2017

Completion Rate

70.93

Defect Summary

Trail king industries, inc. (trail king) is recalling certain 2012-2014 tk70hdg, tk80hdg, tk102hdg, tk110hdg, and tk110hed gooseneck trailers. the pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than necessary to prevent the pivot plate from cracking.

Safety Consequence

The cracking plate may result in the trailer deck disconnecting from the gooseneck, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Trail king will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pivot plate for cracks, repairing any that are found, and add reinforcements to the pivot plate, free of charge. the recall began on august 18, 2017. owners may contact trail king customer service at 1-800-843-3324.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Trail King Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V494000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V494000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V494000?

NHTSA recall 17V494000 was issued by Trail King Industries, Inc. on August 4, 2017. It addresses: Pivot plate may crack and trailer may disconnect. The recall affects approximately 743 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Trail King Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V494000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.