CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
- Problem
- Lode-King Industries LTD. (Lode-King) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Prestige SDG53-2 step-deck semi-trailers. The cargo securing winches may not be properly mounted to the trailer. As a result, the cargo winch mount could fail and allow cargo to come loose.
- Risk
- If the mount fails, the cargo or load can fall off the trailer and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lode-King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cargo winches with an updated version, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Lode-King customer service at 1-204-325-4345.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Lode-King Prestige SDG53-2 step-deck semi-trailers may have cargo securing winches that are not properly mounted to the trailer. The winch mount could fail, allowing cargo or load to come loose.
If the mount fails, the cargo can fall off the trailer and become a road hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the trailer for hauling until the winches are checked or replaced, and should contact the manufacturer at 1-204-325-4345 with any questions.
Lode-King will notify owners, and the cargo winches will be replaced with an updated version at no cost at authorized dealers. Owners can also check their VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lode King Prestige | 2015201620172018201920202021 |
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