LOAD TRAIL TRIPLE AXLE TILT DECK 2016: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V557000

Make Model Year
LOAD TRAIL TRIPLE AXLE TILT DECK 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-21 2016-07-26 2016-07-26

Production Dates: 2014-01-01 - 2016-01-01

Manufacturers Involved: Load Trail, LLC

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 54

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the welds fail, the equipment may disengage from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.