LOAD MAX 2012 LOAD MAX HD GOOSENECKS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 LOAD MAX HD GOOSENECKS
Brand
LOAD MAX
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Load Trail LLC is recalling certain 2012 LOAD MAX HD GOOSENECKS vehicles due to service brakes issues. Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Load Trail LLC (Load Trail) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Load Max HD Goosenecks trailers manufactured October 21, 2011, through May 9, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Carlisle hydraulic brake actuators. One of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump missed a heat treat operation causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. As a result, the hydraulic pump could fail and result in a loss of braking ability in the trailer.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Load Trail will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pumps free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Load Trail at 1-903-783-3900.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026