Recall 23V550000
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Report Date
20230803
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Affected Vehicles
10 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | LAKOTA | BIGHORN |
| 2020 | LAKOTA | CHARGER |
| 2021 | LAKOTA | BIGHORN |
| 2021 | LAKOTA | CHARGER |
| 2022 | LAKOTA | BIGHORN |
| 2022 | LAKOTA | CHARGER |
| 2023 | LAKOTA | BIGHORN |
| 2023 | LAKOTA | CHARGER |
| 2024 | LAKOTA | BIGHORN |
| 2024 | LAKOTA | CHARGER |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.