Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V129000 Reported April 9, 2013

Trailer brake actuator may fail

Load Trail, Llc · N/A · 51 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V129000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
51
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 9, 2013

Defect Summary

Load trail llc (load trail) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 load max hd goosenecks trailers manufactured october 21, 2011, through may 9, 2012. these vehicles are equipped with carlisle hydraulic brake actuators. one of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump missed a heat treat operation causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. As a result, the hydraulic pump could fail and result in a loss of braking ability in the trailer.

Safety Consequence

Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.

Corrective Action

Load trail will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pumps free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2013. owners may contact load trail at 1-903-783-3900.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Load Trail, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V129000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V129000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V129000?

NHTSA recall 13V129000 was issued by Load Trail, Llc on April 9, 2013. It addresses: Trailer brake actuator may fail. The recall affects approximately 51 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Load Trail, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V129000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.