CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers. The bolts that secure the ramps on these trailers may come loose or break during use or while moving.
- Risk
- If the ramp loosens or detaches during use or while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts with a different bolt, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota Recall Help Desk IPO 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 2018-2019 trailers have ramp-securing bolts that may loosen or break during use or while the trailer is moving. If a ramp loosens or detaches, the risk of injury or a crash increases.
The manufacturer will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the bolts with a different bolt at no cost to you. If you own an affected trailer, contact the Lakota Recall Help Desk at 1-574-848-1636, and check your VIN for open recalls before relying on the trailer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lakota Bighorn | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Lakota Charger | 20182019 |
| Lakota Colt | 20182019 |