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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V269📅 Apr 28, 2026

2019–2026 Lode King SDF50-3 & 2019–2026 Lode King SDF53-3 + 1 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V269000
Manufacturer
Lode-King Industries, Ltd.
Vehicles affected
114
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-866-797-0669
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 14, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V269 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V269?

2019–2026 Lode King SDF50-3 & 2019–2026 Lode King SDF53-3 + 1 more. 114 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lode King dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-797-0669.