Lode King Sdg53-3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 28, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lode-King Industries, Ltd. recalls 2019–2026 Lode King Sdg53-3, Sdf53-3, Sdf50-3

Recall number

26V269000

Brand / firm

Lode King

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 114 units

Why it was recalled

A guard with inadequate strength may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.

What was 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."

What to do

Lode-King will inspect and add welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 4, 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.