CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bighorn and Charger recreational vehicles manufactured from March 5, 2015, through March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
- Risk
- If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain recreational vehicles built between March 5 and March 20, 2015 may have screws that attach the expanding room to its sliding mechanism cable that can fail. If this happens, the room may extend on its own while the vehicle is moving, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 to confirm your vehicle is included. Lakota will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the bolts at no cost to you.
You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website. Until the repair is done, follow the manufacturer's guidance and avoid driving with the expanding room in a position that could move.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lakota Bighorn | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Lakota Charger | 2016 |