The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V077000·Announced 2023-02-13

Lakota Bighorn Trailers Recalled for Potential Ceiling Detachment

Lakota is recalling 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers because the ceiling above the bed may detach and fall on occupants.

What this means for you

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 structural defect that poses a risk of injury to occupants, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Lakota Corporation is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers. The recall involves 445 units where the trey ceiling above the bed may not have been installed correctly. This defect could cause the ceiling to detach and fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Owner notification letters were mailed on February 27, 2023. Lakota will provide repair instructions and have screws installed in the trey ceiling free of charge. 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 BIGHORN
Brand
LAKOTA
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
445

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)

  • BIGHORN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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