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Safety recall · 18V265000

Structure Lakota recall

Lakota reported this recall to NHTSA on April 25, 2018. It covers about 200 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
18V265000
Reported
Apr 25, 2018
Vehicles
200
Area
Body, doors & structure

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.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Lakota dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 18V265000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2018 Lakota Bighorn04C
2019 Lakota Bighorn05C
2018 Lakota Charger04D
2019 Lakota Charger04D
2018 Lakota Colt06C
2019 Lakota Colt05C

Questions

Is the 18V265000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Lakota's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 18V265000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 18V265000 announced?

Lakota reported it to NHTSA on April 25, 2018. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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