The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V437000·Announced 2019-06-10

Lakota Recalls 2018-2020 Colt Horse Trailers Due to Axle Carrier Defect

Lakota is recalling 2018-2020 Colt horse trailers because a weak aluminum axle carrier may tear, affecting stability and 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 (axle carrier tearing) that affects trailer stability and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Lakota Corporation is recalling certain 2018-2020 Colt 6-foot 9-inch wide horse trailers. The recall involves 341 units where the aluminum axle carrier may be too weak and begin to tear.

If the carrier tears, the stability of the trailer may be affected, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will add additional aluminum structure to reinforce the trailers free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2019. 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
Brand
LAKOTA
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Horse Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
341

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)

  • COLT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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