The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V550000·Announced 2023-08-03

Lakota Bighorn and Charger Trailers Recalled for Axle Carrier Defect

Lakota is recalling 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger horse trailers because insufficient steel gauge in the axle carrier may cause it to break, increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (insufficient steel gauge in the axle carrier) that can cause axle and tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Lakota Corporation is recalling certain 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle 5&6 horse trailers. The recall involves 65 units where the main rails of the axle carrier may have been manufactured with insufficient gauge steel.

This defect can cause the axle carrier to break, which may lead to the failure of the axles and tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text, but the potential for structural failure is significant.

Owners are advised not to use their trailers until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install gussets and additional tubes free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 1, 2023. 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, CHARGER
Brand
LAKOTA
Manufacturer
Lakota Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Horse Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
65

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 (2)

  • BIGHORN
  • CHARGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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