How many recalls does the 2012 Load Max Hd Goosenecks have?

The 2012 Load Max Hd Goosenecks has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Load Max Hd Goosenecks has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Load Max Hd Goosenecks?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2012 Load Max Hd Goosenecks Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Load Max Hd Goosenecks has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 51 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES 13V129000 2013-04-09 51 affected

Defect

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…

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.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY

SUSPENSION

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While pulling 40 ft load trail goose neck trailer, with weight of load being under that of which gvw from load trail states trailer can carry, the main frame of trailer cracked and buckled at stress point. At time of incident, driver pulled over to rest area to check on load and trailer and found…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2012-08-01

“While pulling 40 ft load trail goose neck trailer, with weight of load being under that of which gvw from load trail states trailer can carry, the main frame of trailer cracked and buckled at stress point. At time of incident, driver pulled over to rest area to check on load and trailer and found…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2012-08-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Load Max Hd Goosenecks as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.