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Lakota Bighorn Recall 23V077: Ceiling Panel Can Detach and Fall on Occupants

NHTSA campaign 23V077, reported February 13, 2023, 445 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The trey ceiling above the bed in certain 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers may not have been installed correctly, so the panel can detach from the trailer.

A detached trey ceiling may fall onto people inside the trailer, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid sleeping or sitting under the affected ceiling area until the repair is completed.

Lakota will provide repair instructions and have screws installed in the trey ceiling at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 for help, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V077Lakota Corporation
Component
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
Problem
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers. The trey ceiling above the bed may not have been installed correctly and may detach.
Risk
A detached trey ceiling may fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Lakota will provide repair instructions and have screws installed in the trey ceiling, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is Trey Ceiling.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Lakota Bighorn20192020202120222023