2012–2014 Trail King Gooseneck Trailer Recall: Pivot plate reinforcement in the gooseneck pivot area is shorter than…
NHTSA campaign 17V494000 · Structure · filed Aug 4, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
The cracking plate may result in the trailer deck disconnecting from the gooseneck, increasing 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 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.
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 | Gooseneck Trailer | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V494000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.