Axle Carrier May Break – 2020-2023 Lakota Bighorn & Charger Triple Axle Horse Trailers

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lakota Corporation Submission Date : AUG 03, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-550 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lakota Corporation Address : PO Box 219 4 Stoutco Drive Bristol IN 46507 Company phone : 574-848-1636 Population : Number of potentially involved : 65 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2023 Lakota Bighorn, Charger Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : ALL Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by meeting with Lippert Components and finding the axle carrier print for triple axle BFA axle carriers was inadvertently changed to a lesser gauge steel for the main rails. Prior products had heavier gauge steel and/or are lesser weight and length trailers. 65 trailers in the US and 3 in Canada. Production Dates : SEP 24, 2019 – JUL 12, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : 11 gauge steel was used on the main rails of the BFA triple axle carrier, in stead of 7 gauge previously used. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : the carrier can break causing the horse area floor to ride on the axle carrier, causing the axles to fail and tires to fail. Description of the Cause : Axle carrier print was inadvertently changed. We are still trying to determine how this happened. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Trailer is sitting significantly off level while sitting on level ground. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : BFA triple axle carrier Component Description : triple axle carrier Component Part Number : 610215,610216 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lippert Components Address : 2501 Jeanwood Drive Elkhart Indiana 46514 Country : United States Chronology : 7/17/23, we were informed of a triple axel trailer with broken axle carrier welds. We arranged to return trailer to factory for inspection- once customer got home and could unload trailer. Prior to this trailer being returned, 7/27/23 we were informed of a triple axel trailer with axle carrier welds badly broken and made plans to have it returned. Upon return and inspection of both trailer it was determined there was problem with the carrier and invited Lippert to come inspect. After inspection 7/31/23 and research by Lippert and Lakota, engineers at both facilities discovered today 8/3/2023 that on or around 2/5/2019 there was an inadvertent change to the axle carrier print changing the main rails from 7-gauge steel to 11-gauge steel. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Remedy is being determined. Reimbursement for repairs paid by customers prior to this recall will be reimbursed. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : recall component is 11 gauge steel main rails, new component and component mfg. prior is 7 gauge steel main rails. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : We have removed triple axle 5/6 horse trailers from production schedule and will not manufacture any until Lippert is able to provide the correct 7 gauge steel main rail axle carriers. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : dealers will be informed week of 8/7/23 via email and will be mailed dealer notifications the week of 8/21/23. Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 21, 2023 – AUG 25, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 28, 2023 – SEP 01, 2023 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 * NR – Not Reported

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Whenever, wherever, we make your experience better. LAKOTA AXLE CARRIER REPAIR AUGUST 11, 2023 AXLE POD REPAIR Add 2”x2” ¼” wall tube under both outriggers. Tube needs to be 3” in from the end of the outrigger to allow for Aluminum Angle. Tube to be fully welded to both the outrigger tube and 4”x4” main. Only two pages were converted. Please Sign Up to convert the full document. www.freepdfconvert.com/membership

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lakota Corporation Submission Date : AUG 10, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-550 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lakota Corporation Address : PO Box 219 4 Stoutco Drive Bristol IN 46507 Company phone : 574-848-1636 Population : Number of potentially involved : 65 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2023 Lakota Bighorn, Charger Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : ALL Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by meeting with Lippert Components and finding the axle carrier print for triple axle BFA axle carriers was inadvertently changed to a lesser gauge steel for the main rails. Prior products had heavier gauge steel and/or are lesser weight and length trailers. 65 trailers in the US and 3 in Canada. Production Dates : SEP 24, 2019 – JUL 12, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : 11 gauge steel was used on the main rails of the BFA triple axle carrier, in stead of 7 gauge previously used. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : the carrier can break causing the horse area floor to ride on the axle carrier, causing the axles to fail and tires to fail increasing the risk of tire failure which increases the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Axle carrier print was inadvertently changed. We are still trying to determine how this happened. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Trailer is sitting significantly off level while sitting on level ground. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : BFA triple axle carrier Component Description : triple axle carrier Component Part Number : 610215,610216 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lippert Components Address : 2501 Jeanwood Drive Elkhart Indiana 46514 Country : United States Chronology : 7/17/23, we were informed of a triple axel trailer with broken axle carrier welds. We arranged to return trailer to factory for inspection- once customer got home and could unload trailer. Prior to this trailer being returned, 7/27/23 we were informed of a triple axel trailer with axle carrier welds badly broken and made plans to have it returned. Upon return and inspection of both trailer it was determined there was problem with the carrier and invited Lippert to come inspect. After inspection 7/31/23 and research by Lippert and Lakota, engineers at both facilities discovered today 8/3/2023 that on or around 2/5/2019 there was an inadvertent change to the axle carrier print changing the main rails from 7-gauge steel to 11-gauge steel. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Remedy is being determined. Reimbursement for repairs paid by customers prior to this recall will be reimbursed. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : recall component is 11 gauge steel main rails, new component and component mfg. prior is 7 gauge steel main rails. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : We have removed triple axle 5/6 horse trailers from production schedule and will not manufacture any until Lippert is able to provide the correct 7 gauge steel main rail axle carriers. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : dealers will be informed week of 8/7/23 via email and will be mailed dealer notifications the week of 8/21/23. Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 21, 2023 – AUG 25, 2023 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 28, 2023 – SEP 01, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Lakota Corporation Submission Date : AUG 10, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-550 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Lakota Corporation Address : PO Box 219 4 Stoutco Drive Bristol IN 46507 Company phone : 574-848-1636 Population : Number of potentially involved : 65 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2024 Lakota Bighorn, Charger Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : ALL Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined by meeting with Lippert Components and finding the axle carrier print for triple axle BFA axle carriers was inadvertently changed to a lesser gauge steel for the main rails. Prior products had heavier gauge steel and/or are lesser weight and length trailers. 65 trailers in the US and 3 in Canada. Production Dates : SEP 24, 2019 – JUL 12, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : 11 gauge steel was used on the main rails of the BFA triple axle carrier, in stead of 7 gauge previously used. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : the carrier can break causing the horse area floor to ride on the axle carrier, causing the axles to fail and tires to fail increasing the risk of tire failure which increases the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Axle carrier print was inadvertently changed. We are still trying to determine how this happened. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Trailer is sitting significantly off level while sitting on level ground. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : BFA triple axle carrier Component Description : triple axle carrier Component Part Number : 610215,610216 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Lippert Components Address : 2501 Jeanwood Drive Elkhart Indiana 46514 Country : United States Chronology : 7/17/23, we were informed of a triple axel trailer with broken axle carrier welds. We arranged to return trailer to factory for inspection- once customer got home and could unload trailer. Prior to this trailer being returned, 7/27/23 we were informed of a triple axel trailer with axle carrier welds badly broken and made plans to have it returned. Upon return and inspection of both trailer it was determined there was problem with the carrier and invited Lippert to come inspect. After inspection 7/31/23 and research by Lippert and Lakota, engineers at both facilities discovered today 8/3/2023 that on or around 2/5/2019 there was an inadvertent change to the axle carrier print changing the main rails from 7-gauge steel to 11-gauge steel. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Remedy is being determined. Reimbursement for repairs paid by customers prior to this recall will be reimbursed. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : recall component is 11 gauge steel main rails, new component and component mfg. prior is 7 gauge steel main rails. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : We have removed triple axle 5/6 horse trailers from production schedule and will not manufacture any until Lippert is able to provide the correct 7 gauge steel main rail axle carriers. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : dealers will be informed week of 8/7/23 via email and will be mailed dealer notifications the week of 8/21/23. Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 21, 2023 – AUG 25, 2023 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-550 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 28, 2023 – SEP 01, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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August 10, 2023 Dear Friends, As you know, Lakota takes the safety and quality of our trailers very seriously. When ANY issue arises that could potentially compromise safety, it is our policy to use the utmost caution to make sure such issue is remedied as soon as possible. Therefore, we are conducting a recall on certain model year 2020 – 2024 Charger and Bighorn horse trailers featuring a triple axle and either 5 or 6 stalls. It was determined that the main rails of axle carrier may have been manufactured with insufficient gauge steel, which may cause the carrier to break, increasing the risk of a crash. We will be submitting dealer and owner notifications to NHTSA for approval. We expect to begin mailing dealer notifications the week of August 21st and retail notifications the week of August 28th. Dealer notifications will include a VIN list. Early requests for the VIN list will only delay the process. Please note that our staff is diligently working to submit the required notifications to NHTSA. We can assure you AS SOON AS we complete the VIN list, we will be sending it to you. Any trailers that do not feature a retail name will be assumed to still remain in your inventory – if any of these trailers have been sold, please provide a warranty registration, so we may contact the affected customers. Any trailers under this recall, at your facility, MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REMEDIED. As you know, NHTSA can fine a dealer that retail sells a recalled product with an open recall. These fines can be steep, reaching upwards of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00). If you have ANY questions or concerns, please contact our customer service department at 888-4-LAKOTA. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to you or your dealership, and we greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this VERY SERIOUS matter. All the best, AJ Schuler Customer Service Manager, Lakota Trailers

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Whenever, wherever, we make your experience better. LAKOTA AXLE CARRIER REPAIR AUGUST 11, 2023 AXLE POD REPAIR Add 2”x2” ¼” wall tube under both outriggers. Tube needs to be 3” in from the end of the outrigger to allow for Aluminum Angle. Tube to be fully welded to both the outrigger tube and 4”x4” main. AXLE POD REPAIR Add gusset (LCI Item 134660) on the outside of the 4X4 Main, reinforcing the joint to the 4X6 AXLE POD REPAIR Add in gusset (LCI Item 2020133210) above the outrigger, welding completely to outrigger and main. AXLE POD REPAIR Add 6” tall by 11” long 11 Gauge plate at an angle four places. Weld to 4 x 4 main and outer plate

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Lakota Corp – PO Box 219 – 1 Lakota Lane – Bristol, IN 46507 Phone: 574-848-1636 Fax: 574-848-1467 August 21, 2023 SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 23V-550 Dear Lakota Dealer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Lakota Trailers has decided a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in the axle carrier of certain 2020 through 2024 Bighorn and Charger 5 & 6 horse trailers equipped with triple axles. The defect associated with the axle carrier increases the risk of a crash. To reduce the associated risk owners should not use the trailer until repairs have been completed. Owners will be notified by mail regarding the recall and will be instructed to contact Lakota Customer Service to schedule repairs. Enclosed please find the repair instructions. Attached is a list of trailer VINs. These trailers have been identified as sold to your dealership and affected by this recall. Any trailers on this list void of retail owner information indicate them to be stock trailers in your inventory and must be remedied before retail sale. If the trailer is retail sold, please forward Lakota Trailers the warranty registration immediately. We will then mail a notification to the owner. Please be reminded, it is in violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease these 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 Lakota trailers covered by this notification until the recall has been performed. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Your assistance with this recall is appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns and to schedule repairs to your in-stock trailers affected by this recall, please contact Lakota Customer Service at (574)848-1636 or [email protected]

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