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Safety recall · 23V077000

Structure: ceiling Lakota recall

Lakota reported this recall to NHTSA on February 13, 2023. It covers about 445 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
23V077000
Reported
Feb 13, 2023
Vehicles
445
Area
Body, doors & structure

The 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.

The risk

A detached trey ceiling may fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

The 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.

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.nhtsa.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 23V077000.
  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
2019 Lakota Bighorn05C
2020 Lakota Bighorn12B
2021 Lakota Bighorn03C
2022 Lakota Bighorn03C
2023 Lakota Bighorn02C

Questions

Is the 23V077000 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 23V077000?

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 23V077000 announced?

Lakota reported it to NHTSA on February 13, 2023. 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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