LAKOTA CHARGER 2020: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V550000

Make Model Year
LAKOTA CHARGER 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-01 2023-08-03 2023-08-04

Manufacturers Involved: Lakota Corporation (Lakota Trailers)

Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 65

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.