Trail King report card

Equipment

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesEquipment
Founded1974
HeadquartersMitchell, SD source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Frame materialSteel on all 2 models read
Models tracked here12
AxlesNot yet verified
Warranty1 year on most components including axles and suspension; longer schedules on certain series
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Structural or frame 1 year.
  • Open deck main beams 5 years, prorated.
  • Axles and suspension (supplier) 1 year.
  • Many other supplier parts 6 months.
Terms by model line
  • Open deck trailers: Main beams (prorated) 5 years.
  • Dump trailers: All 1 year.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only. source

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 2 of 12 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 2 of 12 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 12 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 1 of 12 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 7 of 12 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 1 of 12 model lines read
Show the 12 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
Tkhdg Hydraulic Detachable Goosenecknot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Tkhst Hydraulic Sliding Tailnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Tkht Hydraulic Tailnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lights10 ga
Tkrb Rollbacki beam steel (implied by i beam)not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readair, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiringnot listed on the model pages we read
Tksa Sliding Axlei beam steel (implied by i beam), size 37”not listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsnot listed on the model pages we read
Steerable Dollynot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiringnot listed on the model pages we read
Hydraulic Detachable Goosenecknot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Steel Aluminum Step Decknot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Tklp Tagnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Tktlp Tiltnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readsealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Tktu Tilt Utilitynot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked listednot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Tku Utilitynot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Torflexnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
EquipmentNot enough listings yetNot enough listings yet

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

23 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Trail King trailers, received 1998 to 2024. 3 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

November 18, 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V866000

Maker named by NHTSA

Trail King Industries, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2020-2024 TKHT Hydraulic Tail trailers. The suspension assembly could flex the subframe beam, causing the beam to fatigue and crack.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will install reinforcement supports and a larger reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 25, 2024. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202402.

NHTSA lists about 396 potentially affected units for this campaign.
September 11, 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V670000

Maker named by NHTSA

Trail King Industries, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2019-2020 TKHDG Paver Special trailers. The gooseneck lift lower cylinder mount may fatigue and crack, which can cause the trailer to drop suddenly during the loading or unloading process.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will install reinforcements to the lower cylinder mount, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2024. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324.

NHTSA lists about 39 potentially affected units for this campaign.
August 14, 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V578000

Maker named by NHTSA

Trail King Industries, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

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.

Remedy as filed

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.

NHTSA lists about 5,641 potentially affected units for this campaign.
October 15, 2021, NHTSA campaign 21V813000

Maker named by NHTSA

Trail King Industries, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2015-2020 TK70AACS, TK80AACS, TK85ACS, and AACS-38 trailers. The rear sliding-axle suspension beams may contact the frame reinforcement and crack, possibly resulting in the suspension beams coming loose or detaching from the frame bracket.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will add reinforcements between the hanger and the slide pan, and inspect and repair any cracks as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King's customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202105.

NHTSA lists about 209 potentially affected units for this campaign.
September 14, 2021, NHTSA campaign 21V713000

Maker named by NHTSA

Trail King Industries, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Trail King Industries, Inc. (Trail King) is recalling certain 2019 TK80ACS and TK80AACS trailers. The rear sliding axle suspension beams may contact a frame reinforcement, causing cracking in the suspension beam.

Remedy as filed

Dealers will replace any suspension beams that show indications of cracking, and will also replace all of the frame reinforcements, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 6, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King's customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King's number for this recall is TK202104.

NHTSA lists about 14 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Showing the 5 most recent of 23 campaigns. See every campaign on NHTSA by searching the campaign number or the maker name.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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