2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER
The 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by LGS Industries, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Structurebody (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER, potentially affecting up to 302 vehicles.
Recall 19V619000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
| 170 vehicles affected
Defect: LGS Industries Inc. (LGS) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Look, Pace, And Cargo Express trailers. The axle hanger bracket may fail, possibly resulting in the axle shifting.
Consequence: A bracket failures could affect the vehicle's stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: LGS will notify owners, and dealers will weld gussets on both ends of the hanger bracket to provide reinforcement, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2019. Owners may contact LGS customer service at 1-877-475-5665.
View full details →Recall 18V201000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 132 vehicles affected
Defect: LGS Industries Inc (LGS) is recalling certain 2018 Look, Pace, and Cargo Express cargo trailers. The spindle weld on the axle may fail, causing separation of the spindle and pipe.
Consequence: If the spindle weld fails causing separation of the spindle and pipe, it can lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: LGS will notify owners, and dealers will replace the axle assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact LGS customer service at 1-877-475-5665.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LOOK TRAILER TRACE ELITE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AXLE WAS SEPARATED FROM ITS LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KENTUCKY TRAILER SERVICE LLC (3400 ROBARDS CT, LOUISVILLE, KY 40218, 866-638-6080) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COMPLETE AXLE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND RELUCTANTLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED WITH THE NUMBER TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. *TT NOTE UNSAFE TORSION AXLE MOUNTING PROCEDURE FROM LOOK TRAILERS. ATTACHMENT SHOWS PACE ELITE TRAILER TORSION AXLE MOUNTING POINTS UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER CHASSIS. ALUMINUM SIDES OF AXLE HANGER BRACKETS STILL BOLTED TO AXLE. DANGEROUS UNSAFE DESIGN. *JB *BF*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LOOK TRAILER TRACE ELITE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AXLE WAS SEPARATED FROM ITS LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KENTUCKY TRAILER SERVICE LLC (3400 ROBARDS CT, LOUISVILLE, KY 40218, 866-638-6080) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH COMPLETE AXLE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND RELUCTANTLY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED WITH THE NUMBER TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. *TT NOTE UNSAFE TORSION AXLE MOUNTING PROCEDURE FROM LOOK TRAILERS. ATTACHMENT SHOWS PACE ELITE TRAILER TORSION AXLE MOUNTING POINTS UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER CHASSIS. ALUMINUM SIDES OF AXLE HANGER BRACKETS STILL BOLTED TO AXLE. DANGEROUS UNSAFE DESIGN. *JB *BF*JB
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE ROOF OF THE TRAILER FLEW OFF. IT APPEARS THE TOP METAL SHEET WAS HELD BY ONLY A THIN LAYER OF CAULK OR PUDDY AS THERE ARE NO SCREWS TO SECURE WHERE THE ROOF SHOULD HAVE BEEN. THIS WOULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE IF THERE WAS ANYONE BEHIND ME. IT IS A 2019 WITH LITTLE USE THAT I PURCHASED LESS THAN 90 DAYS AGO. *TT *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. SAYS IT IS INVALID. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER
LGS Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08072019 TIN — TIRES
A hard copy of a memo sent to all dealers by email was sent to dealers via US post. This letter stressed the importance that our dealers comply with government regulations to record all tires sold either loose or on a trailer.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LOOK CARGO TRAILER
- 2015 LOOK CARGO TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2016 LOOK CARGO TRAILER — 1 complaint
- 2017 LOOK CARGO TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2018 LOOK CARGO TRAILER (current)
- 2019 LOOK CARGO TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2020 LOOK CARGO TRAILER — 0 complaints
- 2021 LOOK CARGO TRAILER — 0 complaints