Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V541000 Reported July 20, 2021

Steering arm may detach

Q: What is recall 21V541000?

NHTSA recall 21V541000 was issued by Trail King Industries, Inc. on July 20, 2021. It addresses: Steering arm may detach. The recall affects approximately 83 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 · 83 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V541000

Manufacturer Campaign

TK202103

Manufacturer

Trail King Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 20, 2021

Completion Rate

43.37

Defect Summary

Trail king industries, inc. (trail king) is recalling certain 2018-2020 tkolb332ng-hh, tkolb336ng, tkolb336ng-hh, tkolb434ng-hh, and tkolb436ng-hh vehicles equipped with dexter smart steer axles. the steering arm may detach from the steering knuckle during certain low-speed, high-side loading maneuvers.

Safety Consequence

A detached steering arm may cause a loss of steering control. in addition, attachment hardware may fall and become a road hazard. both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dexter axle will inspect the steering arm and apply welds, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on august 4, 2021. owners may contact trail king's customer service at 1-800-843-3324 or dexter axle's customer service at 1-574-295-7888. trail king's number for this recall is tk202103.

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 21V541000 or campaign TK202103.
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 21V541000

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

What is recall 21V541000?

NHTSA recall 21V541000 was issued by Trail King Industries, Inc. on July 20, 2021. It addresses: Steering arm may detach. The recall affects approximately 83 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 21V541000 or the manufacturer campaign number TK202103. 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.