Recall 19V361 affects 43 2016-2019 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) units for a missing front ABS air control line. Free repair from Trail King.
Trail King is recalling 43 of its 2016-2019 custom TKT50 Tilt Trailer (Tkt) units under recall 19V361 because the air control line to the front ABS electronic control unit for the trailer brakes is missing. Without that line, the service brakes will not apply on one or two axles, and Trail King dealers will install the missing line for free.
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What's wrong?
The air brake system on these Trail King TKT50 tilt trailers uses two anti-lock braking control units, one at the front and one at the rear. Each unit needs an air control line running to it so the trailer's brakes can modulate properly during hard stops and prevent the wheels from locking up. The front and rear units are designed as independent backups for each other.
On affected 2016-2019 TKT50 trailers, the air control line to the front ABS control unit was left off during assembly. Without that line, the front control unit has no air signal to work with, so only the rear unit is doing the job it was designed to share. The redundant backup the system was built around is not there.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer brakes will still apply, but the front ABS protection the design calls for is absent until the dealer adds the missing control line.
Who's affected?
Spans four model years (2016-2019) of the Tilt Trailer (Tkt), with both the service brake system and the anti-lock brake control unit cited across every year.
| 2016 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2016 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2017 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) | brake system |
| 2017 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2018 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) | brake system |
| 2018 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2019 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) | brake system |
| 2019 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Units affected | 43 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
Missing air control lines leave the service brakes inoperative on one or two of the three axles, which lengthens stopping distance and raises the risk of a crash. Treat any weak or uneven braking as a reason to stop using the trailer and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Trail King dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2019 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Trail King dealer to schedule the free installation of the missing front air control line that restores braking to the affected axles.
- Reference recall number 19V361 (Trail King recall TK201902) when you call so the service desk pulls the correct repair order.
- Call Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324 with questions about scheduling, parts availability, or hauling the trailer in for service.
- Avoid hauling loads with the trailer until the front air control line is added, since the service brakes on one or two axles will not apply without it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Trail King technician adds the missing front air control line that feeds the Anti-lock Braking System electronic control unit on the trailer. Parts and labor are free under the recall. If you have already paid out of pocket to have the front ABS control line added or related brake wiring corrected since the trailer was built, Trail King's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring your receipts and repair paperwork to the service desk when you arrive, and contact Trail King customer service if you have questions about eligibility.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 13, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 20, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 24, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V361?
Recall 19V361 covers 43 custom 2016-2019 Trail King TKT50 tilt trailers where the air control line to the front ABS electronic control unit for the trailer brakes is missing. Without that line, the service brakes can fail to apply on one or two of the three axles, raising crash risk. Trail King will add the front control line for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2019 Trail King Tilt Trailer (Tkt) is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V361. If it is, contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324 to arrange the free repair. Reference Trail King's recall number TK201902 when you call. A technician will install the missing front air control line at no cost.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost to the owner. Trail King will install the missing front air control line free of charge under recall 19V361. Parts and labor are covered regardless of where the trailer was originally purchased or how many owners it has had.
What if I bought my Trail King TKT50 trailer used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. If Trail King never mailed you a notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in recall 19V361, then call Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324 to schedule the fix.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no reliable warning sign before the brakes fail to apply. Because the air control line is missing from the build, the service brakes on one or two of the three axles will not engage when the system is commanded to brake. Confirm your VIN against recall 19V361 and schedule the repair before towing again.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V361000 |
|---|---|
| Trail King customer service | 1-800-843-3324 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V361 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V361000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →