The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V021000·Announced 2024-01-18

Lode King Trailers Recalled for Anti-Lock Brake System Defect

Lode King is recalling specific AHV45-3 and Prestige trailers because reversed ABS sensor connections may reduce braking effectiveness during wheel lockup.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces braking effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lode-King Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2023 Lode King AHV45-3 and 2024 Prestige AHV50-3 trailers. These vehicles are equipped with a 2S2M or 4S2M anti-lock brake system (ABS) where the computer may have reversed sensor connections. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

The defect poses a safety risk because, in the event of a wheel-lockup, the ABS computer may activate the air brakes on the opposite side of the trailer. This action reduces braking effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will correct the ABS computer connections free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 05, 2024. Owners may contact Lode-King customer service at 1-204-325-4345 or 1-866-797-0669 (toll free). Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LODE KING AHV45-3, PRESTIGE
Brand
LODE KING
Manufacturer
Lode-King Industries, Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
6

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 (2)

  • AHV45-3
  • PRESTIGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · LODE KING

Same hazard · braking defect

See all →