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SevereNHTSA·19V279000·Announced 2019-04-08

Load Trail Recalls 2018-2019 Dump Trailers Due to Bolt Failure Risk

Load Trail is recalling 2018-2019 dump trailers because bolts on the hydraulic cylinder can break under heavy loads, causing the dump box to lower rapidly.

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 (bolts breaking) that can cause the dump box to lower rapidly, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Load Trail LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 83"x14' and 83"x16' Tandem Axle, and 83"x16' Triple Axle Dump trailers equipped with the 621-scissor hoist option. The recall affects 355 units.

The defect involves bolts that attach the hydraulic cylinder clevis to the scissor hoist, which can break under heavy loads. If the bolts break, the hydraulic cylinder may disengage from the scissor hoist, causing the dump box to lower back down onto the trailer frame at a rapid rate, increasing the risk of injury.

Load Trail will notify owners, and dealers will add bracing and replace the clevis bolts with bolts that can support heavy loads, replacing any damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Load Trail customer service at 1-903-783-3900 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LOAD TRAIL TANDEM AXLE DUMP, TRIPLE AXLE DUMP
Brand
LOAD TRAIL
Manufacturer
Load Trail LLC
Category
Vehicle — Dump Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
355

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)

  • TANDEM AXLE DUMP
  • TRIPLE AXLE DUMP

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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