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2018 Look Cargo Trailer

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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2Owner complaints

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2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Power Train
1Structure
1Suspension
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

2 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 2019
Power TrainSuspension

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 COM…

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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

NHTSA ODI #11244961

2,500 miles · Aug 15, 2018
Structure

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 …

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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

NHTSA ODI #11120129

Official recalls

2

19V619000 · Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket

Aug 22, 2019

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 & remedy

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.

18V201000 · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED Axle Assembly

Mar 28, 2018

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 & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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