Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 4, 2019
Load Trail 2018 Dump Trailers: Risk of Injury from Bolts Breaking
Load Trail is recalling 2018-2019 dump trailers with scissor hoists due to bolts breaking under heavy loads, which can cause dump boxes to drop rapidly and injure users. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
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.
“Load Trail 2018 Dump Trailers: Risk of Injury from Bolts Breaking.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225185-load-trail-2018-dump-trailers-risk-of-injury-from-bolts. Based on NHTSA recall #19V279000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V279000).
Load Trail LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Tandem and Triple Axle Dump trailers with the 621-scissor hoist option because bolts may break, causing the dump box to lower rapidly and increasing injury risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Aug. 4, 2019.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Load Trail
Models: Tandem Axle Dump (83"x14', 83"x16') and Triple Axle Dump (83"x16') with 621-scissor hoist option
Years: 2018-2019
What to do
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.
The hazard
Under heavy loads, the bolts that attach the hydraulic cylinder clevis to the scissor hoist can break. 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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Load Trail LLC has 1 other recall on record since 2013-09-04. On 2013-09-04, Load Trail issued a recall for the Load Max HD Gooseneck due to brake failure risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include Brinkley RV 2025 Model Z Suspension Recall (2026-05-22), Alliance 2025-2027 Paradigm RVs (2026-05-26), and Forest River 2024 R-Pod Suspension Recall (2026-05-26).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer is a 2018-2019 model with the 621-scissor hoist option. The recall covers 83"x14' and 83"x16' Tandem Axle and 83"x16' Triple Axle dump trailers.
Brand
Load Trail
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Load Trail at 1-903-783-3900 to arrange free repairs for the bolts and bracing.
Get Free Repairs
Dealers will replace damaged parts and install stronger bolts that can handle heavy loads.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 59 days.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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