NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Load Trail dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #16V557000Reported July 26, 2016 · Load Trail LLC
Potentially affected: 54 vehicles
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.
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.
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.
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