StructureRecall 18V-265 · Lakota vehicles
Lakota Corporation recall 18V-265 covers 200 Lakota vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 25% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V265000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
25%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2018 to April 25, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.