1992–2023 Trail King (4 models) Suspension Recall 23V578000 (Trail King TK202301)
NHTSA recall 23V578000 (Trail King recall TK202301) covers about 5,641 1992–2023 Trail King (4 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Aug 14, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V578000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (multiple axle)
Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 1992-2023 TKFA, TKPA, AB, and AB EXT trailers equipped with pin-on axles or pivot extensions. The shims that transfer weight between the trailer and the pin-on axle may detach if the air line or air suspension lose compression.
The risk
Detached shims can fall into the roadway and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will install new shims, tether, and hardware to tether the shims to the pin-on axle or pivot extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202301.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 6, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Trail King recall number TK202301
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V578000 as TK202301. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "TK202301 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Trail King AB | 1992–2023 | — |
| Trail King Ab Ext | 1992–2023 | — |
| Trail King Tkfa | 1992–2023 | — |
| Trail King Tkpa | 1992–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Aug 14, 2023
- Owner notification
- Sep 6, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Trail King Industries, Inc.
Check your VIN for 23V578000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V578000 is open, call any Trail King dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V578000 or TK202301). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V578000?
NHTSA recall 23V578000 (Trail King recall TK202301) covers about 5,641 1992–2023 Trail King (4 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Aug 14, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 1992-2023 TKFA, TKPA, AB, and AB EXT trailers equipped with pin-on axles or pivot extensions.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V578000?
NHTSA's record for 23V578000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Detached shims can fall into the roadway and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V578000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Trail King dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V578000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will install new shims, tether, and hardware to tether the shims to the pin-on axle or pivot extension, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 6, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Trail King recall number for 23V578000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as TK202301. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (TK202301) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V578000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V578000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.