2019-2026 Lode King SDF50-3, 2019-2026 Lode King SDF53-3, 2019-2026 Lode King SDG53-3 recall: Insufficient Rear Impact Protection/FMVSS 223
Report received by NHTSA: April 28, 2026.
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- What's 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."
- The risk
A guard with inadequate strength may not sufficiently protect a following vehicle, increasing the risk of injury during a rear end crash.
- Who's affected
114 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019-2026 Lode King SDF50-3, 2019-2026 Lode King SDF53-3, 2019-2026 Lode King SDG53-3.
- Compared with
Lode-King Industries, Ltd. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
5 earlier NHTSA recalls by Lode-King Industries, Ltd. since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Jan. 18, 2024 Lode-King Industries, Ltd. recall: Reversed Connections in ABS Computer/FMVSS 121 (agency record)
- Nov. 22, 2023 Lode-King Industries, Ltd. recall: Chute Doors May Fall Off (agency record)
- Jan. 13, 2023 Lode-King Industries, Ltd. recall: Missing Weld May Cause Cargo Winch to Fail (agency record)
- June 11, 2020 Lode-King Industries, Ltd. recall: Trailer Load Rating Decal Information Incorrect (agency record)
- April 22, 2020 Lode-King Industries, Ltd. recall: Cargo Winch Mount May Fail (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Lode King SDF50-3 2019-2026
- Lode King SDF53-3 2019-2026
- Lode King SDG53-3 2019-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V269000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lode-King Industries, Ltd. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 114 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record