- The problem
- On certain trailers, during manufacture, some of the pipe fittings were drilled too deep, resulting in a thin wall in the male pipe thread. The male pipe thread may break off during or after assembly.
- The risk
- If the fitting fails while in use, the air brake system could depressurize, causing the brakes to engage suddenly, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Trail king is working with brasscraft to replace the defective fitting free of charge (please see 06e082). The recall began on october 19, 2006. Owners may contact brasscraft at 248-305-6000 or trail king at 1-800-762-5557.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Trail King SHR Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Trail King SHR with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2007 for the service brakes, air. For comparison, the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical SHR year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Trail King SHR problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Trail King SHR recalls 2
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
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2004 Trail King SHR
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I left houston with a new camping trailer on its first trip to a nascar race in ft. Worth texas in april. With less than 300 miles on the tires I had my first blowout (driver rear) on the trailer. Checklist was completed before trip started. Tire pressure, compartment doors. Ect. Upon inspection it was noted that tread has separated around the tire and a 3" hole with cord was sticking out. The tire exploded loud enough for me and my daughter to hear with windows up and radio cd playing. Note I drive a ford...
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f-350 diesel also. Discount tire call carlisle and informed me that they would pro-rate the tire upon replacement. Didn't think much about it. So the 225/75/r15 tire was replaced. Second trip in september running away from hurricane rita my second blowout with less than 1000 miles on the trailer. I almost lost my life changing the tire with people leaving houston with their own flight from rita. Air pressure checked along with a visual inspection. I truly feel that these tires are over rated and are too light for the 5th wheel service. I also feel that someone will become injured/die because nothing is being done to correct this problem. I hope to resolve this problem by upgrading the tires with a heaver sidewall such as a 10 ply type of tire. *Nm
Trail King SHR: every year compared
All SHR yearsQuestions about the 2004 Trail King SHR
Does the 2004 Trail King SHR have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Trail King SHR: service brakes, air (January 2007); 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.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Trail King SHR?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Trail King SHR had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 31, 2005 and the latest on October 31, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Trail King SHR a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 2004 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