The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V256000·Announced 2015-04-29

Lakota Charger C39 Trailer Recalled for Potential Wheel Detachment

Lakota is recalling one 2016 Charger C39 trailer because wheel studs may break, causing the wheel to detach and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel studs breaking) that could lead to wheel detachment and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lakota Corporation is recalling one model year 2016 Lakota Charger C39 trailer manufactured on March 24, 2015. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle assembly where the studs used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the trailer, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is located in the non-powered axle assembly.

Lakota has notified the owner of the affected trailer. A dealer will replace any affected wheel hub free of charge. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is 160230. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LAKOTA CHARGER C39
Brand
LAKOTA
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHARGER C39

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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