NHTSA Recall 16V557000: Structure
Load Trail LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54 vehicles. It affects 2014–2016 Load Trail Triple Axle Tilt Deck.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V557000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | July 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 21, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V557000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.