Vehicle recall 13V129000 · April 9, 2013
2011-2012 Load Max HD Goosenecks
These vehicles are equipped with Carlisle hydraulic brake actuators.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V129000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 9, 2013
- Filed by
- Load Trail LLC
- Owner notification
- April 18, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 51
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Load Max HD Goosenecks (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Load Max been repaired?
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