2018 Load Trail Tandem Axle Dump problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure 2019-04-08 · campaign 19V279000 · 355 vehicles
Defect: Load Trail LLC (Load Trail) is recalling certain 2018-2019 83"x14' and 83"x 16' Tandem Axle, and 83"x16' Triple Axle Dump trailers with the 621-scissor hoist option. Under heavy loads, the bolts that attach the hydraulic cylinder clevis to the scissor hoist can break.
Risk: If the bolts break, the hydraulic cylinder may disengage from the scissor hoist, causing the dump box to lower back down onto the trailer frame at a rapid rate, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Load Trail will notify owners, and dealers will add bracing and replace the clevis bolts with bolts that can support heavy loads, replacing any damaged parts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Load Trail customer service at 1-903-783-3900.
What owners report
2023-05-05 · Tires:tread/Belt“235-75-17.5 load rating j. speed rating l. these are trailer tires. i pitched them brand new and had them installed by a local tire shop. i have purchased a total of four tires and every one blew out. these tires have lasted from 100 miles up to 2000 miles. every tire has had the same symptom. the tire explodes and the tread comes off in one piece…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.