Bolts that Attach Ramp may come Loose or Break – 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, & Colt Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V261
Manufacturer Lakota Corporation
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 350

 

Bolts that Attach Ramp may come Loose or Break

If the ramp loosens or detaches during use or while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

 

Summary

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers. The bolts that secure the ramps on these trailers may come loose or break during use or while moving.

 

Remedy

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts with a different bolt, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota Recall Help Desk IPO Lakota Customer Service at 1-574-848-1636.

 

Notes

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.

 


Recall Acknowledgement

May 11, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V261-3126.pdf

 


 

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