Lode King recall: Structure
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
A guard with inadequate strength may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lode King Sdf50-3 2019–2026
- Lode King Sdf53-3 2019–2026
- Lode King Sdg53-3 2019–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V269000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lode-King Industries, Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 28, 2026
- Owners notified
- May 14, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 114
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 223
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.