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LGS Industries Shadow Recall 22V002: Rear door can fall open if winch cable breaks

NHTSA campaign 22V002, reported January 4, 2022, 9 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain LGS Industries trailers, equipped with an electric rear door winch, may have a winch cable that breaks. When the cable fails, the rear door can fall open unexpectedly.

An open or falling rear door creates a risk of injury to people nearby. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and have it addressed promptly.

LGS will install a BLOCSTOP fall arrestor on your trailer at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on 02/25/2022. If you have questions, contact LGS customer service at 1-877-475-5665, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V002LGS Industries, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Problem
LGS Industries, Inc. (LGS) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Cargo Sport, Shadow, Journey, Premier Race, and Aftershock trailers, factory-equipped with an electric rear door winch. The rear door electric winch cable may break.
Risk
A broken electric winch cable may allow the rear door to fall open, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
LGS will install a BLOCSTOP fall arrestor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 02/25/2022. Owners may contact LGS customer service at 1-877-475-5665.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

LGS Industries Aftershock20142015201620172018201920202021
LGS Industries Cargo Sport20142015201620172018201920202021
LGS Industries Journey20142015201620172018201920202021
LGS Industries Premier Race20142015201620172018201920202021
LGS Industries Shadow20142015201620172018201920202021