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Campaign 26V269 Posted April 28, 2026 114 units

2019-2026 Lode King SDF/SDG Recall 26V269: Guard Welds

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 19, 2026

Recall 26V269 covers 114 2019-2026 Lode King SDF50-3, SDF53-3, SDG53-3 trailers with missing rear-impact-guard welds. Free repair once available.

Lode King is recalling 114 of its 2019-2026 SDF50-3, SDF53-3, and SDG53-3 trailers because the rear impact guard was built with missing welds that reduce its structural strength. The weaker guard can leave a following vehicle with less protection in a rear end crash, increasing injury risk; Lode King is developing the remedy, and the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The rear impact guard is the metal guard mounted across the back of a trailer. Its job is to help keep a passenger vehicle from sliding under the trailer in a rear impact. On 2019-2026 Lode King SDF50-3, SDF53-3, and SDG53-3 poultry trailers, that guard depends on welds that tie it securely to the rear structure.

The defect is missing welds at the guard mounting points. Lode King traced the problem to a manufacturing omission after a factory quality audit found confusion over the weld details for rear impact guard installation. With those welds omitted, the guard has less structural strength than required by the federal rear impact guard standard.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator is unlikely to feel a change while towing, because the problem is in the welded structure at the rear of the trailer, not in a moving part or driver-control system.

Who's affected?

Spans three Lode King trailer models across 2019-2026, all tied to the rear impact guard and body structure. VINs become searchable on May 22, 2026.

2019 Lode King SDF50-3 body structure
2019 Lode King SDF53-3 body structure
2019 Lode King SDG53-3 body structure
2020 Lode King SDF50-3 body structure
2020 Lode King SDF53-3 body structure
Units affected114

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.

What's the safety risk?

An underride guard with inadequate strength can leave a following vehicle with less protection in a rear-end crash, increasing the risk of injury. There is no known warning sign before the guard fails to provide that protection. Schedule the inspection when Lode King opens the remedy. Repair will be free at any franchised Lode King dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2019-2026 Lode King SDF50-3, SDF53-3, or SDG53-3 trailer is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Lode King's owner letter before scheduling the free inspection and weld repair.
  3. Call Lode King customer service at 1-204-325-4345 with questions and reference recall number 26V269.
  4. Limit trailer use until the rear impact guard has been inspected and any missing welds have been added.
  5. Bring the recall notice when the repair opens so Lode King can match the trailer to the campaign.

What happens at the repair

Because the final remedy is still under development, do not assume the repair is open for scheduling yet. Once available, a Lode King technician will inspect the rear impact guard and add missing welds where the guard needs reinforcement. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Lode King says it will fully reimburse inspection and repair costs, with 2 hours of labor allowed at the prevailing shop rate. Keep invoices and repair paperwork for the reimbursement claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

April 28, 2026 NHTSA published the recall
May 4, 2026 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
May 22, 2026 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V269?

Recall 26V269 covers 114 2019-2026 Lode King SDF50-3, SDF53-3, and SDG53-3 trailers with rear impact guards that lack required welds. The guard can have reduced structural strength, which increases injury risk in a rear end crash.

What should I do if my 2019-2026 Lode King SDF50-3, SDF53-3, or SDG53-3 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 26V269. If it is, contact Lode King or an authorized Lode King service location and reference the recall number. Lode King will inspect the rear impact guard and add welds as needed for free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Lode King says it will inspect the rear impact guard and add welds as necessary free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced rear impact guard strength. If the guard lacks required welds, it can fail to sufficiently protect a following vehicle in a rear end crash, increasing the risk of injury.

When will owners be notified about recall 26V269?

Lode King was expected to mail owner notification letters on May 4, 2026. VINs will be searchable starting May 22, 2026. Check your VIN, then contact Lode King customer service at 1-204-325-4345 if your trailer is included.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V269000
Lode King customer service1-204-325-4345
NHTSA recall #26V269
NHTSA recall # (full)26V269000

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →