Lode-King Industries, Ltd. – Missing Weld May Cause Cargo Winch to Fail

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.

Report Received Date 01/13/2023
NHTSA ID 23V009000
Consequence Summary A cargo winch mount failure can result in falling cargo creating a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 38
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V009000)