The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V619000·Announced 2018-09-12

Lakota Recalls 2018-2019 Trailers Due to Blocked Refrigerator Vent Fire Risk

Lakota is recalling 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers because a blocked refrigerator roof vent may increase fire risk or allow carbon monoxide entry.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and carbon monoxide) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Lakota Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers. The recall involves trailers equipped with a 6 or 8 cubic foot refrigerator installed in the main living area with a roof vent. The defect is that the refrigerator roof vent may be blocked by insulation.

A blocked roof vent may increase the risk of a fire or can cause carbon monoxide to enter the living quarters, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire, injury, or death associated with this defect.

Lakota has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vent to make sure that it is not blocked, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LAKOTA COLT, BIGHORN, CHARGER
Brand
LAKOTA
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
287

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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