Recall 14V448 affects 67 2014 Cornhusker 800SR and 800ESR grain trailers for defective pivot bolts. Repair is free through SAF-Holland-approved shops.
Cornhusker recall 14V448 covers 67 2014 800SR and 800ESR grain trailers equipped with SAF-Holland CBX air ride axle systems because the suspension pivot bolts can fail. If those bolts fail, the suspension and attached axle can separate from the trailer, raising crash risk; the Cornhusker dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The suspension on a 2014 Cornhusker 800SR or 800ESR grain trailer supports the trailer and keeps the axle positioned under the frame. These trailers use certain SAF-Holland CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. In that setup, pivot bolts help hold the suspension pivot points in place as the axle moves with load, road impact, and normal trailer motion.
The defect is in those pivot bolts. The affected bolts fail, which means the suspension is no longer held the way it was designed to be held. The filing does not give a separate root-cause explanation, so the practical concern is the failed bolt and the loss of the intended suspension connection.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a noise, light, or visible symptom to know that an affected pivot bolt is close to failing.
Who's affected?
Covers the 800SR and 800ESR trailer models with the same suspension component.
| 2014 Cornhusker 800SR | suspension component |
|---|---|
| 2014 Cornhusker 800ESR | suspension component |
| Units affected | 67 |
A matching 2014 Cornhusker 800SR or 800ESR trailer does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Pivot bolt failure can let the suspension and attached axle separate from the trailer, increasing crash risk. If your 2014 800SR or 800ESR is included, schedule the repair before hauling and ask how to move the trailer safely. Repair will be free at any franchised Cornhusker dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Cornhusker 800SR or 800ESR is included in this recall.
- Contact Cornhusker customer service at 1-800-869-0363 to confirm the current repair path for recall number 14V448.
- Schedule the free pivot-bolt replacement through a SAF-Holland-approved repair shop; the repair addresses suspension bolts that can fail and let the axle separate from the trailer.
- Bring the recall notice if Truck Equipment mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V448 when you call.
- Avoid hauling loads with the trailer until the pivot-bolt repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The filing says Truck Equipment notified owners and SAF-Holland-approved repair shops replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts, free of charge. Once the repair is available for your trailer, a Cornhusker technician or approved shop will remove the defective suspension pivot bolts and install new pivot bolts in the affected SAF-Holland CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle System. The recall began January 16, 2015. Call the dealer or approved repair shop with your VIN and ask whether the free pivot bolt replacement is available for your 2014 800SR or 800ESR trailer.
Timeline
| July 22, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 16, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V448?
Recall 14V448 covers 67 2014 Cornhusker 800SR and 800ESR grain trailers with SAF-Holland CBX air ride axle suspension pivot bolts that can fail. If the bolts fail, the suspension and attached axle can separate from the trailer, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2014 Cornhusker 800SR or 800ESR is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V448. If it is, contact Cornhusker customer service at 1-800-869-0363 or a SAF-Holland-approved repair shop to arrange the pivot bolt replacement. Reference recall number 14V448 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and the remedy for recall 14V448 calls for SAF-Holland-approved repair shops to replace the defective pivot bolts with new pivot bolts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is axle separation from the trailer. If the suspension pivot bolts fail, the suspension and attached axle can separate from the Cornhusker grain trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. The repair path is replacement of the defective pivot bolts at no cost.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall repair began January 16, 2015. Owners of affected 2014 Cornhusker 800SR and 800ESR grain trailers can contact Cornhusker customer service at 1-800-869-0363 or SAF-Holland customer service at 1-888-396-6501 for repair-shop guidance.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V448000 |
|---|---|
| Cornhusker customer service | 1-800-869-0363 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V448 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V448000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →