LAKOTA UNSPECIFIED 2017: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V473000

Make Model Year
LAKOTA UNSPECIFIED 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-10 2017-07-25 2017-07-28

Production Dates: 2017-01-10 - 2017-07-20

Manufacturers Involved: Lakota Corporation (Lakota Trailers)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: Non-LQ ext ramp

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Lakota Corporation "Lakota" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Lakota trailers. The rear external load ramp was not mounted with nuts and bolts in addition to being welded, possibly resulting in the ramp detaching from the trailer.

Consequence

If the ramp detaches from the rear of trailer, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will install bolts and nuts on each rear external ramp, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is Non-LQ ext ramp.

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.