StructureRecall 16V-557 · 2014–2016 Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck
Load Trail LLC recall 16V-557 covers 54 2014–2016 Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V557000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Load Trail LLC (Load Trail) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 81.5 x 22 Triple Axle Tilt Deck trailers manufactured January 1, 2014, to January 1, 2016. The affected trailers, sold through Altec for use in transporting TDA58 Articulating Telescopic Aerial Devices, have weld joints that may crack where the front bumper, frame, and the stationary deck are joined.
The risk
If the welds fail, the equipment may disengage from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Load Trail will notify owners, and dealers will repair the weld joints on the trailers, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2016. Owners may contact Load Trail customer service at 1-800-650-5194.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2014 to January 1, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.