Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Lakota Corporation
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: Aug 3, 2023
Lakota Corporation
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2023
Lakota Corporation
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:
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2022
Consumer Complaints
3 ComplaintsLakota Corporation (lakota Trailers)
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11638358
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2025
Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers)
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11638358
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2025
Lakota Corporation (lakota Trailers)
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11638358
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2025
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