The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V504000·Announced 2014-08-18

Dakota Air Ride Trailers Recalled for Suspension Pivot Bolt Failure Risk

Dakota Trailer Manufacturing is recalling 2014 Air Ride Grain and Side Dump trailers because suspension pivot bolts may fail, potentially causing the axle to separate and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where suspension failure could cause the axle to separate, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Dakota Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Air Ride Grain aggregate trailers and Air Ride side dump trailers. The affected vehicles were manufactured between October 2013 and January 2014 for the Grain models, and between December 2013 and December 2014 for the Side Dump models. These trailers are equipped with specific SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems.

The recall is due to a defect in the trailer suspensions where pivot bolts may fail. If these bolts fail, the suspension and attached axle could separate from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Dakota customer service at 1-605-665-8415 or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501. Dealers or SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new ones free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
DAKOTA GRAIN, DAKOTA SIDE DUMP AIR RIDE GRAIN, AIR RIDE
Brand
DAKOTA GRAIN
Manufacturer
Dakota Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
29

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AIR RIDE GRAIN
  • AIR RIDE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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