NHTSA vehicle safety data

2017 Pace Cargo Trailer Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Pace Cargo Trailer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Pace dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Pace Cargo Trailer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Pace Cargo Trailer owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Pace Cargo Trailer, describing incidents dated September 9, 2016.

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Unknown or Other 1 complaint

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ODI #10929885 · Filed December 5, 2016
THIS NEW TRAILER HAS A HANDLING PROBLEM THE EMPTY TRAILER STARTS TO SWAY AT 45 MPH AND GETS VIOLENTLY WORSE WHEN LOADED OR PULLED FASTER. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THE MANUFACTURE PICKED THE TRAILER UP FROM MY LOCATION AND THE DRIVER GOT VERY SCARED WITH THE WAY IT PULLED AND TOLD ME HE HAD TO STAY OFF…

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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.

Ramp Door Cable Brackets may Detach

NHTSA #16V863000 · Structure — Body — Door — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported November 30, 2016 · LGS Industries Inc

Potentially affected: 34 vehicles

Repair completion: 52.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 17, 2017 · Vehicles built October 24, 2016 – November 8, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

LGS Industries Inc (LGS) is recalling certain model year 2017 Look, Pace, and Cargo Express cargo trailers manufactured October 24, 2016, to November 8, 2016. Due to insufficient welds, the bracket that attaches the torsion spring cable to the ramp door could detach from the ramp door.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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 2017 Pace Cargo Trailer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Pace Cargo Trailer.

Unknown or Other

ODI #10929885

Incident: September 9, 2016 · Filed: December 5, 2016

THIS NEW TRAILER HAS A HANDLING PROBLEM THE EMPTY TRAILER STARTS TO SWAY AT 45 MPH AND GETS VIOLENTLY WORSE WHEN LOADED OR PULLED FASTER. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THE MANUFACTURE PICKED THE TRAILER UP FROM MY LOCATION AND THE DRIVER GOT VERY SCARED WITH THE WAY IT PULLED AND TOLD ME HE HAD TO STAY OFF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT HANDLED . THE MANUFACTURE HAS POSSESSION OF THE TRAILER AND ADMITS TO THE PROBLEM BUT ARE TRYING TO MAKE ME TAKE IT WITH A SWAY CONTROL SYSTEM . THE SWAY CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM ONLY COVERS UP PART OF THE PROBLEM . THE TRAILER IS NOT BUILT RIGHT AND I'M SURE THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM ON THE MARKET THE SAME. THE TRAILER IS NEW AND HAS NOT BEEN LICENSED OR REGISTERED I JUST WANT MY MONEY BACK HOWEVER THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT THERE ISSUE OR MYSELF.

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