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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Lakota trailers. The rear external load ramp was not mounted with nuts and bolts in addition to being welded, possibly resulting in the ramp detaching from the trailer.
- Risk
- If the ramp detaches from the rear of trailer, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will install bolts and nuts on each rear external ramp, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is Non-LQ ext ramp.
- 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 trailers were built with the rear external load ramp welded but not also secured with nuts and bolts. Over time, the ramp may detach from the trailer.
If the ramp comes off while the trailer is on the road, it becomes a road hazard for you and other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously.
The repair is free. Lakota will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install bolts and nuts on each rear external ramp at no cost. You can contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lakota Lakota | 20172018 |
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