Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V504000 Reported August 18, 2014

Trailer suspension pivot bolt failure

Dakota Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. · N/A · 29 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V504000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Dakota Trailer Manufacturing, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
29
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 18, 2014

Defect Summary

Dakota trailer manufacturing, inc. (dakota) is recalling certain model year 2014 air ride grain aggregate trailers manufactured october 2013 to january 2014, and air ride side dump trailers manufactured december 2013 to december 2014, and equipped with certain saf-holland-brand cbx trailer suspension air ride axle systems. The affected trailer suspensions have pivot bolts that may fail.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the pivot bolts may cause the suspension and attached axle to separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dakota began notifying owners in august 2014. dealers or saf-holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. owners may contact dakota customer service at 1-605-665-8415, or saf-holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501.

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 Dakota Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V504000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from Dakota Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. or involving N/A.

Recall 26V290000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Power transfer unit may fail and cause a loss of drive power
N/A · 61,711 affected · May 7, 2026
Recall 73V092000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Brakes:mechanical service:other
N/A · 2,607 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 73V094000
Harley-davidson Motor Company
Suspension
N/A · 11,705 affected · Apr 30, 1973
Recall 26T011000
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Tire tread may separate
N/A · 69 affected · Apr 18, 2026
Recall 26E021000
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Engine failure may cause fire or loss of drive power
N/A · 2,689 affected · Apr 16, 2026

FAQ: Recall 14V504000

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

What is recall 14V504000?

NHTSA recall 14V504000 was issued by Dakota Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. on August 18, 2014. It addresses: Trailer suspension pivot bolt failure. The recall affects approximately 29 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dakota Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V504000 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.