NHTSA Recall 16V153000
Filed by Lakota Corporation (Lakota Trailers). Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-03-15. An estimated 15 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Bighorn and Charger recreational vehicles manufactured from March 5, 2015, through March 20, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Lakota customer service 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.