Recall 14V504 affects 29 2014 Dakota Grain Air Ride Grain and Air Ride trailers for failing pivot bolts. Repair is free.
Dakota Grain is recalling 29 2014 Air Ride Grain and Air Ride trailers equipped with SAF-Holland CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems because pivot bolts can fail. If the bolts fail, the suspension and attached axle can separate from the trailer and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The suspension on the 2014 Dakota Grain Air Ride Grain and Air Ride trailers supports the trailer and keeps the axle aligned under load. These trailers use SAF-Holland-brand CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. In that system, pivot bolts help hold the suspension arms in position as the axle moves with the road.
The problem is at those pivot bolts. On affected trailers, the bolts can fail while the trailer is being used. If a pivot bolt breaks, the suspension is no longer held in its intended position, which means the axle and trailer can move differently than designed. The recall identifies the pivot bolts as the weak point but does not give a separate material or assembly cause.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on a noise, visible lean, or handling change to tell you the suspension is about to let go.
Who's affected?
The listed trailer configurations share the same suspension component.
| 2014 Dakota Grain Air Ride Grain | suspension component |
|---|---|
| 2014 Dakota Side Dump Air Ride | suspension component |
| Units affected | 29 |
A matching 2014 model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
In NHTSA campaign 14V504, failed pivot bolts can let the suspension and attached axle separate from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the repair soon, and ask the dealer or approved repair shop whether the trailer should be moved before inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Dakota Grain dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Dakota Grain Air Ride Grain or Air Ride trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Dakota Grain customer service at 1-605-665-8415 to confirm the free pivot-bolt repair path for your trailer.
- Schedule the pivot-bolt replacement with a Dakota Grain dealer or SAF-Holland-approved repair shop; the repair replaces bolts that can let the suspension and axle separate from the trailer.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V504 when you call.
- Limit trailer use until the repair is complete, and stop towing if you notice suspension or axle movement.
What happens at the repair
Dakota Grain began notifying owners in August 2014. The source repair calls for a Dakota Grain technician or a SAF-Holland-approved repair shop to replace the defective suspension pivot bolts with new pivot bolts. The dealer or approved repair shop repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V504. If your trailer has already been inspected, ask the service desk to confirm that the pivot bolt replacement was completed and recorded for your VIN.
Timeline
| August 8, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V504?
Recall 14V504 covers 29 2014 Dakota Grain Air Ride Grain and Air Ride trailers equipped with SAF-Holland CBX Trailer Suspension Air Ride Axle Systems. The pivot bolts in the trailer suspension can fail, allowing the suspension and attached axle to separate. The bolt replacement is free.
What should I do if my 2014 Dakota Grain Air Ride Grain or Air Ride is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V504. If it is, contact Dakota Grain customer service or a franchised dealer to arrange the pivot-bolt replacement. SAF-Holland-approved repair shops can also perform the repair free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Dakota Grain dealers or SAF-Holland-approved repair shops will replace the defective suspension pivot bolts with new pivot bolts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is axle separation. If the suspension pivot bolts fail, the suspension and attached axle can separate from the trailer, increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free pivot-bolt replacement before using the trailer in regular service.
What if I bought this Dakota Grain trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2014 Air Ride Grain or Air Ride trailer is included, then reference recall 14V504 when you contact the dealer or repair shop.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V504000 |
|---|---|
| Dakota Grain customer service | 1-605-665-8415 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V504 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V504000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →