Vehicle recall 26V269000 · April 28, 2026
Lode King SDF50-3, SDF53-3 and 1 more model
The rear impact guard may be missing welds, reducing the guard's structural strength.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A guard with inadequate strength may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V269000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 28, 2026
- Filed by
- Lode-King Industries, Ltd.
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 114
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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