LAKOTA H839 2014: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V461000

Make Model Year
LAKOTA H839 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-10-25 2013-09-23 2013-10-22

Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2013-01-31

Manufacturers Involved: Lakota Corporation (Lakota Trailers)

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 51

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Lakota Corporation "Lakota" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Lakota Charger C8X9 and CX9 and model year 2014 Lakota HUT H839 and Lakota Charger C27 trailers manufactured January 2013 through August 2013 and equipped with a three cubic foot refrigerator and optional recessed cook top. The cook top installation allows the refrigerator combustion system to vent into the trailer interior.

Consequence

Fumes and/or gases from the refrigeration system may enter the vehicles interior, increasing the risk of asphyxiation.

Remedy

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the refrigerator combustion system from the trailer interior, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2013. Owners may contact Lakota 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.