United States2019–2026 SDG53-3, SDF53-3, and SDF50-3 trailers are affected; involved vehicles can be identified by VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 22, 2026, and owners received notification letters mailed May 14, 2026. The rear impact guard may be missing welds, reducing its structural strength and causing noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223, which may increase the risk of injury in a rear-end crash. Lode-King will inspect and add welds as necessary free of charge; owners may contact Lode-King at 1-204-325-4345 or 1-866-797-0669.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V269000
The hazard
A guard with inadequate strength may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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