Recall 16V557000

STRUCTURE

Report Date

20160726

Component

STRUCTURE

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2014	LOAD TRAIL	TRIPLE AXLE TILT DECK
2015	LOAD TRAIL	TRIPLE AXLE TILT DECK
2016	LOAD TRAIL	TRIPLE AXLE TILT DECK

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.