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2012 Load Max HD GoosenecksProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Load Max HD Goosenecks, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Load Max HD Goosenecks has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2012 Load Max HD Goosenecks recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Service brakes

Recall 13V-129 · Apr 9, 2013 · 51 vehicles

Risk. Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Load Max.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other HD Goosenecks year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the HD Goosenecks median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What HD Goosenecks owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE PULLING 40 FT LOAD TRAIL GOOSE NECK TRAILER, WITH WEIGHT OF LOAD BEING UNDER THAT OF WHICH GVW FROM LOAD TRAIL STATES TRAILER CAN CARRY, THE MAIN FRAME OF TRAILER CRACKED AND BUCKLED AT STRESS POINT. AT TIME OF INCIDENT, DRIVER PULLED OVER TO REST AREA TO CHECK ON LOAD AND TRAILER AND FOUND A…
Complaint 10511280 · May 9, 2013

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