Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Load Trail, LLC recalls 2014–2016 Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck

Recall number

16V557000

Brand / firm

Load Trail

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 54 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.