NHTSA Recall 17V473000
Filed by Lakota Corporation (Lakota Trailers). Component: Structure. Reported 2017-07-25. An estimated 14 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the ramp detaches from the rear of trailer, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.