2021 Lakota Bighorn recalls
The 2021 Lakota Bighorn is covered by 3 recall campaigns. 1 carry a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 23V550000 | 2023-08-03 | Suspension › Multiple Axle |
| 23V077000 | 2023-02-13 | Structure › Interior Panels › Ceiling |
| 22V005000 | 2022-01-07 | Tires › Tread/Belt |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Suspension › Multiple Axle (23V550000, 2023-08-03) Do Not Drive
Problem: Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle 5&6 horse trailers. The main rails of the axle carrier may have been manufactured with an insufficient gauge steel, which can cause the carrier to break.
Risk: A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Owners are advised not to use their trailer until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install gussets and additional tubes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.
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.
Tires › Tread/Belt (22V005000, 2022-01-07)
Problem: Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock trailers equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
Risk: Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.
Other model years: 2018 · 2019 · All Lakota Bighorn recalls