NHTSA recall 18V265000
Structure
Lakota Bighorn and 2 more
Reported Apr 25, 2018200 vehicles affectedLakota CorporationBuilt Feb 1, 2018 – Apr 25, 2018
The defect
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 remedy
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.