The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V009000·Announced 2023-01-13

Lode King Prestige Semi-Trailers Recalled for Winch Weld Defect

Lode-King is recalling 2016-2023 Prestige SDE and SDF semi-trailers because improperly welded winch mounts may fail, causing cargo to fall and create road hazards.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly welded winch mounts) that can lead to falling cargo and increased risk of crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lode-King Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain 2016-2023 Lode King & Prestige SDE and SDF model steel step deck semi-trailers equipped with a beavertail style ramp. The recall affects 38 vehicles where the cargo securement winches located on the rear of the trailer may not be properly welded, causing the winch mount to fail.

A cargo winch mount failure can result in falling cargo, creating a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash or injury. No specific incidents of injury or property damage are reported in the source text, but the defect poses a structural safety risk.

Dealers will add the missing weld on the end of the winch frame free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lode-King/Prestige customer service at 1-866-797-0669 (toll free) or 1-204-325-4345, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LODE KING PRESTIGE
Brand
LODE KING
Manufacturer
Lode-King Industries, Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Semi-Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
38

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PRESTIGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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