Vehicle recall 13V301000 · July 15, 2013
Lakota Bighorn and Charger
Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Lakota Corp (Lakota) is recalling certain model year 2014 CX9-BBX18 (Charger and Bighorn) recreational trailers. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- Consequence
- If motor damage occurs, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the motorhome is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Lakota will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Lakota Corp at 1-574-848-1636 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V301000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 15, 2013
- Filed by
- Lakota Corporation
- Owner notification
- September 18, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 49
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lakota Bighorn (2014): 2014
- Lakota Charger (2014): 2014
Has your Lakota been repaired?
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