Lode King PRESTIGE recalls by model year

Reported: 2020-04-22 (April 22, 2020) · Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Lode-King Industries LTD. (Lode-King) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Prestige SDG53-2 step-deck semi-trailers. The cargo securing winches may not be properly mounted to the trailer. As a result, the cargo winch mount could fail and allow cargo to come loose.

Consequence: If the mount fails, the cargo or load can fall off the trailer and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lode-King will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cargo winches with an updated version, free of charge. The recall began April 30, 2020. Owners may contact Lode-King customer service at 1-204-325-4345.

Reported: 2023-01-13 (January 13, 2023) · Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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

Consequence: A cargo winch mount failure can result in falling cargo creating a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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

Reported: 2020-06-11 (June 11, 2020) · Model years: 2021

Lode-King Industries LTD. (Lode-King) is recalling one 2021 Prestige SDG semi-trailer. The incorrect load rating decal has been applied, showing a load rating for the trailer frame that exceeds its strength capability.

Consequence: If the trailer is overloaded, the main frame may be damaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Lode-King will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the load rating decal with the correct version, free of charge. The recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact Lode-King customer service at 1-204-325-4345.

Reported: 2023-11-22 (November 22, 2023) · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Lode-King Industries, Ltd. (Lode-King) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Prestige AHV42-2 semi-trailers equipped with a lockable 2-speed gearbox. An open and unlocked chute door may fall off while the trailer is in transit.

Consequence: A detached door can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install a safety decal beside the 2-speed gearbox, and remove and replace the stopper finger, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2023. Owners may contact Lode-King customer service at 1-204-325-4345.

Reported: 2024-01-18 (January 18, 2024) · Model years: 2024

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

Consequence: In the event of a wheel-lockup, the ABS computer may activate the air brakes on the opposite side of the trailer, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will correct the ABS computer connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 05, 2024. Owners may contact Lode-King customer service at 1-204-325-4345 or 1-866-797-0669 (toll free).