Lode King Flat Deck Trailer — Structure
High risk
Apr 24, 2026
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain trailers, the rear impact guard may not have been welded properly to the frame. As a result, the rear impact guard may not work properly in a crash.
Also affects: Lode King Step Deck Trailer
Lode King Flat Deck Trailer — Brakes
High risk
Nov 28, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain trailers, the check valve mounted on the air tank could break. If this happens, the service brakes will lose pressure and the emergency brakes will apply. Safety
Also affects: Lode King Grain Trailer, Lode King Step Deck Trailer
Lode King Flat Deck Trailer — Suspension
High risk
Apr 14, 2021
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain trailers equipped with a Dexter Smart-Steer 2.0 self-steering axle, the bolts that attach the steer arm to the knuckle could break. If this happens, the steer arm
Also affects: Lode King Grain Trailer
Lode King Flat Deck Trailer — Structure
High risk
Mar 26, 2021
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trailers, the wrong bolts may have been used to attach the rear impact guard to the trailer frame. As a result, the rear impact guard could fail in a crash.
Also affects: Lode King Step Deck Trailer
Lode King Flat Deck Trailer — Structure
High risk
May 17, 2012
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain semi-trailers equipped with a toolbox, the mounting system which attached the toolbox to the trailer may develop fatigue cracks and fail. A toolbox separating from the t
Lode King Flat Deck Trailer — Brakes
High risk
Dec 8, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain trailers, brass fittings used in the air brake system may not have been manufactured to specs. The threaded end could separate, resulting in a loss of air pressure causi
Also affects: Lode King B-Train Trailer, Lode King Grain Trailer, Lode King Step Deck Trailer