NHTSA recall campaign
16V557000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
If the welds fail, the equipment may disengage from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →