Lakota Recall 18V265000: Structure
NHTSA recall 18V265000 · announced April 25, 2018 · filed by Lakota Corporation · 200 units affected
The problem
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger and Colt horse and livestock trailers equipped with a rear ramp option. These trailers may be missing the nuts and bolts through the ramp channel that go into the rear of trailer C channel, allowing the rear ramp to detach while moving.
The risk
If the ramp comes loose while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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 Lakota helpdesk at 1-574-848-1636.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2018 Lakota Bighorn
- 2019 Lakota Bighorn
- 2018 Lakota Charger
- 2019 Lakota Charger
- 2018 Lakota Colt
- 2019 Lakota Colt
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.