LAKOTA BIGHORN 2021

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

3 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Lakota Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 23V550000 SAFETY RECALL
65 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local LAKOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LAKOTA
Notice Date: Sep 1, 2023
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2023
Lakota Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 23V077000 SAFETY RECALL
445 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2023
Safety Issue:

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Bighorn trailers. The trey ceiling above the bed may not have been installed correctly and may detach.

Potential Risk:
A detached trey ceiling may fall on top of trailer occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Lakota will provide repair instructions and have screws installed in the trey ceiling, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636. Lakota's number for this recall is Trey Ceiling.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local LAKOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LAKOTA
Notice Date: Feb 27, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2023
Lakota Corporation
NHTSA Campaign: 22V005000 SAFETY RECALL
100 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2022
Safety Issue:

Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bighorn, Charger, and Livestock trailers equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.

Potential Risk:
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local LAKOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LAKOTA
Notice Date: Feb 10, 2022
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2022

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers)
Campaign: 11638358 Other
Jan 24, 2025
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Corrective Action:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Additional Notes:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Manufacturer: LAKOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11638358
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2025
Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers)
Campaign: 11638358 Other
Jan 24, 2025
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Corrective Action:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Additional Notes:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Manufacturer: LAKOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11638358
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2025
Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers)
Campaign: 11638358 Other
Jan 24, 2025
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Corrective Action:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Additional Notes:

The structural frame of the trailer is broken and has torn the the Aluminum exterior panel in two places. This is directly stems from the recall 23V-550. Broken axle carrier which allowed excessive flexing of the welded Aluminum structural frame. My safety, my families, our five horses and innocent civilians are put at risk. You can imagine a trailer with 21,000Lbs of axle capacity going down the interstate and the structural frame completely broke? it could be catastrophic. Manufacturer is well aware of the issues but will not inspect trailer frame because of associated cost. Willing to repair obvious area only and repair is at discretion of Engineering. I did ask how a enclosed wall can be inspected but received a uneducated reply of lifting trailer with two tow motors ( big forklifts) and measuring. I had asked how lifting and measuring would tell them what is broken with in the enclosed structural walls. I brought up my concerns with the structural integrity and safety and was advised by Ms. Schuler that the trailer was safe and roadworthy. With my back round and knowledge I disagreed. I have asked numerous times to be in contact with Engineering and or the Owner and Ownership team at Lakota trailers and was denied. So I did a little research on my end and was able to figure out one engineer at Lakota Corp and added them to the email chain and also was able to do the same with listed Owners Mr. George Thomas and Mr. Erik Smith, in hope of a simple resolution. All I had asked for is that the Aluminum skin be removed so that the structural framing could be inspected, how ever no one asides the Warranty lady Ms. Schuler is willing to reply. I have a lot of emails to support the above. I have requested multiple times the file on my trailer which shows exact dates that I spoke with Mr. Gary Hershberger ( warranty advisor) as he has the documented calls that we had. horse dividers popping open while in transport and MORE.

Manufacturer: LAKOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11638358
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2025
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2025

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