PACE CARGO TRAILER (2017) recall — Structure
LGS recalls 2017 cargo trailers (Oct 24-Nov 8, 2016) due to bracket detachment risk. If the bracket fails, the door may fall open or become a projectile hazard. Owners should contact LGS for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bracket detaches, the door can fall open, creating a crushing hazard or, if the door is completely open, the cable and bracket could act as a projectile, possibly causing personal injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
LGS is recalling certain 2017 cargo trailers made between October 24 and November 8, 2016, because the bracket holding the cable to the door can detach. This could cause the door to fall open or become a projectile, potentially injuring people. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226293-lgs-2017-cargo-trailer-recall-bracket-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226293-lgs-2017-cargo-trailer-recall-bracket-detachment-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V863000
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“LGS 2017 Cargo Trailer Recall: Bracket Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226293-lgs-2017-cargo-trailer-recall-bracket-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V863000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V863000).
Why it’s dangerous
The bracket that attaches the cable to the ramp door has insufficient welds and can detach. If the bracket detaches, the door may fall open, creating a crushing hazard. If the door is fully open, the cable and bracket could become a projectile that causes injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 LGS cargo trailers made between October 24 and November 8, 2016 are affected. Trailer operators and people near the trailer when the door opens are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 LGS cargo trailers manufactured between October 24 and November 8, 2016. The recall covers Look, Pace, and Cargo Express models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact LGS Customer Service
Call 1-877-475-5665 to get free repairs for the cable brackets.
Have Dealer Inspect Brackets
Dealers will inspect and repair the cable brackets at no cost if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
LGS will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cable brackets, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2017. Owners may contact LGS customer service at 1-877-475-5665.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The bracket that attaches the cable to the ramp door has insufficient welds and can detach, creating a crushing hazard or projectile risk.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2017 LGS cargo trailer was made between October 24 and November 8, 2016 (Look, Pace, or Cargo Express models).
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Contact LGS customer service at 1-877-475-5665 for free repairs of the cable brackets.
Contact LGS
We’ve drafted a message you can send LGS to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V863000 — LGS LGS Hello, I own a LGS that is covered by recall 16V863000 from LGS. The official recall notice states: LGS will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cable brackets, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 17, 2017. Owners may contact LGS customer service at 1-877-475-5665. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V863000 (November 30, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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