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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger and Colt horse and livestock trailers equipped with a rear ramp option. These trailers may be missing the nuts and bolts through the ramp channel that go into the rear of trailer C channel, allowing the rear ramp to detach while moving.
- Risk
- If the ramp comes loose while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lakota has notified owners, and dealers will drill holes, and install the bolts and lock nuts to secure the ramp, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota helpdesk 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 Lakota Bighorn, Charger and Colt horse and livestock trailers with the rear ramp option may be missing the nuts and bolts that secure the ramp channel to the rear of the trailer C channel. Without them, the rear ramp can come loose while the trailer is being towed.
If the ramp detaches while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Lakota has notified owners, and authorized dealers will drill holes and install the bolts and lock nuts to secure the ramp. Owners can contact the Lakota helpdesk at 1-574-848-1636 for more information, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lakota Bighorn | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Lakota Charger | 20182019 |
| Lakota Colt | 20182019 |