The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V265000·Announced 2018-04-25

Lakota Recalls 2018-2019 Trailers Due to Ramp Detachment Risk

Lakota is recalling 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers because missing hardware may allow the rear ramp to detach while moving, increasing crash risk.

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 vehicle defect where a component may detach while moving, explicitly stated to increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Lakota Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt horse and livestock trailers equipped with a rear ramp option. The recall involves approximately 200 units.

The defect involves missing nuts and bolts through the ramp channel that secure the ramp to the rear of the trailer C channel. If the ramp comes loose while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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 the Lakota helpdesk at 1-574-848-1636 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAKOTA BIGHORN, CHARGER, COLT
Brand
LAKOTA
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Horse and Livestock Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
200

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)

  • BIGHORN
  • CHARGER
  • COLT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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