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- STRUCTURE
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2016 Load Trail triple axle tilt deck trailers, sold through Altec for hauling TDA58 aerial devices, may have weld joints that crack where the front bumper, frame, and stationary deck meet. If these welds fail, the equipment being transported can disengage from the trailer, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, contact Load Trail customer service at 1-800-650-5194. Load Trail will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair the weld joints free of charge. Check your trailer's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your unit is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck | 201420152016 |
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