Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V557000 Reported July 26, 2016

Trailer welds may crack and equipment may detach

Q: What is recall 16V557000?

NHTSA recall 16V557000 was issued by Load Trail, Llc on July 26, 2016. It addresses: Trailer welds may crack and equipment may detach. The recall affects approximately 54 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.

Load Trail, Llc · N/A · 54 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V557000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Load Trail, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 26, 2016

Completion Rate

85.19

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Load Trail, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V557000 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 16V557000

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

What is recall 16V557000?

NHTSA recall 16V557000 was issued by Load Trail, Llc on July 26, 2016. It addresses: Trailer welds may crack and equipment may detach. The recall affects approximately 54 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 16V557000 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.