Lode King Recall 26V269000: Structure, Body

NHTSA recall 26V269000 · announced April 28, 2026 · filed by Lode-king Industries, Ltd. · 114 units affected

The problem

Lode-King Industries, Ltd (Lode-King) is recalling certain 2019-2026 SDG53-3, SDF53-3, and SDF50-3 trailers. The rear impact guard may be missing welds, reducing the guard's structural strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 223, "Rear Impact Guards."

The risk

A guard with inadequate strength may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.

What to do

Lode-King will inspect and add welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Lode-King's customer service at 1-204-325-4345 or 1-866-797-0669. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 22, 2026.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.