- The problem
- On certain dump trailers equipped with fifth wheel plates, cracks are visible in the plate located around the hoist mounts and king pin.
- The risk
- This could cause failure of the trailer and result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will either provide a gusset, free of charge, or replace the plate. Owner notification began january 8, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact trail king at 1-800-545-1549.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Trail King SHR Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Trail King SHR have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2003 for the structure.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical SHR year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Trail King SHR recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2002 Trail King SHR yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 2002 Trail King SHR have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Trail King SHR: structure (December 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Trail King SHR had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Trail King SHR a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Trail King SHR year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2002 Trail King SHR has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data