Lode King Grain Trailer, Flat Deck Trailer +1 more: Brakes

Affects Lode King Grain Trailer, Flat Deck Trailer, Step Deck Trailer · 2022–2023 — about 604 vehicles.

The hazard

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 Risk: A sudden loss of service brakes or the self-application of the emergency brakes while driving could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Lode King will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealer to replace the check valve on the air tank.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational