Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V011000 Reported January 23, 2014

Trailer dovetail mounting may fail

Q: What is recall 14V011000?

NHTSA recall 14V011000 was issued by Cornelius Manufacturing, Inc. on January 23, 2014. It addresses: Trailer dovetail mounting may fail. The recall affects approximately 64 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Cornelius Manufacturing, Inc. · N/A · 64 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14V011000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cornelius Manufacturing, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 23, 2014

Completion Rate

64.06

Defect Summary

Cornelius manufacturing (cornelius) is recalling certain 2012-2014 model year deckover flatbed trailers manufactured february 2012 through november 2013, and equipped with a ten foot hydraulic dovetail. in the affected trailers, the welded boxes that allows the tail to pivot may fail.

Safety Consequence

If the boxes fail, only the hydraulic cylinders would remain to keep the tail from separating from the main part of the trailer. should the cylinders fail, then the tail could detach, increasing the risk of an accident.

Corrective Action

Cornelius will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the boxes and re-weld them if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2014. customers may contact cornelius at 1-812-636-4319.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cornelius Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V011000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 14V011000

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

What is recall 14V011000?

NHTSA recall 14V011000 was issued by Cornelius Manufacturing, Inc. on January 23, 2014. It addresses: Trailer dovetail mounting may fail. The recall affects approximately 64 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cornelius Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V011000 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.