2016 TRAIL KING AACS Complaints and Recall Information

The 2016 TRAIL KING AACS has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to trailer hitch assemblies and suspension components based on the recall data.

There are five recalls addressing safety concerns involving structural and suspension defects. These recalls focus on the fifth wheel assembly, suspension beams, and aluminum cross members, all of which affect vehicle stability and connection to the tractor.

• Fifth wheel coupler plate cracking. Recall 19V045000 affects 80 trailers from 2016-2017 with a 14" king pin and 1/4" plate. The coupler plate may crack causing detachment risk from the tractor. The fix involves replacement of the coupler plate at no charge.
• Fifth wheel coupler plate cracking. Recall 17V186000 affects 55 trailers from 2016-2017 where the coupler plate may crack and lead to detachment from the tractor. Dealers replace the plate free of charge. Owner notification began March 2017.
• Rear sliding-axle suspension beam cracking. Recall 21V813000 covers 209 trailers from 2015-2020. Contact and cracking at frame reinforcement may cause beams to loosen or detach, increasing crash risk. Dealers add reinforcements and inspect or repair cracks free of charge. Notifications were mailed November 2021.
• Rear sliding-axle suspension beam cracking. Same as above recall 21V813000, listed again for both multiple axle and rear suspension systems. Actions and risks are identical.
• Aluminum cross member cracking. Recall 18V638000 affects 115 trailers from 2016-2018 with aluminum cross members over the suspension. Cracks at welded corners may loosen the suspension and frame, increasing crash risk. Dealers replace cross members at no cost. Notifications began October 2018.

Owners with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may want to explore their rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal resources may assist in addressing these issues.