2019 Lakota Bighorn recalls
The 2019 Lakota Bighorn is covered by 5 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 23V077000 | 2023-02-13 | Structure › Interior Panels › Ceiling |
| 19V080000 | 2019-02-11 | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| 18V619000 | 2018-09-12 | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| 18V265000 | 2018-04-25 | Structure |
| 18V261000 | 2018-04-25 | Structure |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Structure › Interior Panels › Ceiling (23V077000, 2023-02-13)
Problem: Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers. The trey ceiling above the bed may not have been installed correctly and may detach.
Risk: A detached trey ceiling may fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Free fix: Lakota will provide repair instructions and have screws installed in the trey ceiling, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is Trey Ceiling.
Equipment › Other › Labels (19V080000, 2019-02-11)
Problem: Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt and Livestock Edition trailers. The affected vehicles have incorrect tire data listed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in the tires being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110 "Tire Selection and Rims," as well as 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to the limit provided on the label, the tires could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will provide new placards with the correct weight capacity data listed, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer (18V619000, 2018-09-12)
Problem: Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger and Colt trailers equipped with a 6 or 8 cubic foot refrigerator installed in main living area with a roof vent. The refrigerator roof vent may be blocked by insulation.
Risk: A blocked roof vent may increase the risk of a fire or can cause carbon monoxide to enter the living quarters increasing the risk of injury.
Free fix: Lakota has notifiedy owners, and dealers will inspect the vent to make sure that it is not blocked, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.
Structure (18V265000, 2018-04-25)
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.
Risk: If the ramp comes loose while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
Structure (18V261000, 2018-04-25)
Problem: Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers. The bolts that secure the ramps on these trailers may come loose or break during use or while moving.
Risk: If the ramp loosens or detaches during use or while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Free fix: Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts with a different bolt, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota Recall Help Desk IPO Lakota Customer Service at 1-574-848-1636.
Other model years: 2018 · 2021 · All Lakota Bighorn recalls