Vehicle recall 17V473000 · July 25, 2017
2017-2018 Lakota Lakota
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the ramp detaches from the rear of trailer, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V473000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 25, 2017
- Filed by
- Lakota Corporation
- Manufacturer campaign
- Non-LQ ext ramp
- Owner notification
- August 10, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lakota Lakota (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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