The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V261000·Announced 2018-04-25

Lakota Recalls 2018-2019 Trailers Due to Ramp Bolt Failure Risk

Lakota is recalling 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers because ramp-securing bolts may loosen or break, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (bolts securing ramps) that can lead to a crash or injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a structural vehicle defect or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Lakota Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers. The recall involves 350 units where the bolts that secure the ramps may come loose or break during use or while moving.

If the ramp loosens or detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. 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 or Lakota Customer Service at 1-574-848-1636. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LAKOTA COLT, BIGHORN, CHARGER
Brand
LAKOTA
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
350

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 (3)

  • COLT
  • BIGHORN
  • CHARGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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