CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- Problem
- Lode-King Industries, Ltd. (Lode-King) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Prestige AHV42-2 semi-trailers equipped with a lockable 2-speed gearbox. An open and unlocked chute door may fall off while the trailer is in transit.
- Risk
- A detached door can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a safety decal beside the 2-speed gearbox, and remove and replace the stopper finger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A chute door on certain semi-trailers may come open and unlock while the trailer is in transit, and the door can fall off. A detached door on the road can become a hazard to other drivers and raise the risk of a crash.
If you own one of these trailers, the repair is free. An authorized dealer will install a safety decal beside the 2-speed gearbox and remove and replace the stopper finger. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2023. You can also contact Lode-King customer service at 1-204-325-4345 with questions.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected and still needs this repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lode King Prestige | 2021202220232024 |
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