01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2021 Lode King Prestige recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V794000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- November 22, 2023
- Potential units
- 66campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: December 6, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Lode-King Industries, Ltd.
NHTSA 23V009000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- January 13, 2023
- Potential units
- 38campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lode-King Industries, Ltd. (Lode-King) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Lode King & Prestige SDE and SDF model steel step deck Semi-trailers equipped with a beavertail style ramp. The cargo securement winches located on the rear of the trailer may not be properly welded, causing the winch mount to fail.
Why it matters: A cargo winch mount failure can result in falling cargo creating a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add the missing weld on the end of the winch frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lode-King/Prestige customer service at 1-866-797-0669 (toll free) or 1-204-325-4345.
Owner notification: February 1, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Lode-King Industries, Ltd.
NHTSA 20V345000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- June 11, 2020
- Potential units
- 1campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Lode-King Industries LTD. (Lode-King) is recalling one 2021 Prestige SDG semi-trailer. The incorrect load rating decal has been applied, showing a load rating for the trailer frame that exceeds its strength capability.
Why it matters: If the trailer is overloaded, the main frame may be damaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lode-King will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the load rating decal with the correct version, free of charge. The recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact Lode-King customer service at 1-204-325-4345.
Owner notification: July 14, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Lode-King Industries Ltd
NHTSA 20V230000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- April 22, 2020
- Potential units
- 2campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: April 30, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Lode-King Industries Ltd
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH