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2018 Look Cargo Trailer Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Look Cargo Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Look dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Look Cargo Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2018 Look Cargo Trailer owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Look Cargo Trailer, describing incidents dated August 15, 2018 to July 2, 2019.

Most-cited components

Power Train 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11244961 · Filed August 19, 2019
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)…
ODI #11120129 · Filed August 15, 2018
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…

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Axle Hanger Brackets May Fail

NHTSA #19V619000 · Suspension — Front — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly — Hanger,Bracket · NHTSA notice

Reported August 22, 2019 · LGS Industries Inc

Potentially affected: 170 vehicles

Repair completion: 30.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 3, 2019 · Vehicles built October 31, 2016 – August 5, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A bracket failures could affect the vehicle's stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Axle Spindle Weld Failure

NHTSA #18V201000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported March 28, 2018 · LGS Industries Inc

Potentially affected: 132 vehicles

Repair completion: 41.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified April 13, 2018 · Vehicles built July 12, 2017 – October 10, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Look Cargo Trailer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Look Cargo Trailer.

Suspension; Power Train

ODI #11244961

Incident: July 2, 2019 · Filed: August 19, 2019

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

Structure

ODI #11120129

Incident: August 15, 2018 · Filed: August 15, 2018

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

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