Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V638000 Reported September 14, 2018

Aluminum cross members may crack

Trail King Industries, Inc. · N/A · 115 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V638000
Manufacturer Campaign
TK201802
Manufacturer
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
115
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 14, 2018
Completion Rate
89.47

Defect Summary

Trail king industries, inc. (trail king) is recalling certain 2016-2018 trail king acs and aacs trailers with aluminum cross members over the suspension. the aluminum cross members may crack in the welded corners where the cross member attaches to the frame beam, potentially causing the suspension to loosen from the frame.

Safety Consequence

If the suspension loosens the frame, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Trail king will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cross members, free of charge. the recall began october 24, 2018. owners may contact trail king customer service at 1-800-843-3324. trail king's number for this recall is tk201802.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Trail King Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V638000 or campaign TK201802.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V638000

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

What is recall 18V638000?

NHTSA recall 18V638000 was issued by Trail King Industries, Inc. on September 14, 2018. It addresses: Aluminum cross members may crack. The recall affects approximately 115 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 18V638000 or the manufacturer campaign number TK201802. 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.