LAKOTA UNSPECIFIED 2018: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V473000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LAKOTA | UNSPECIFIED | 2018 |
| 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
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.
If the ramp detaches from the rear of trailer, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
