Vehicle recall 18V261000 · April 25, 2018
Lakota Bighorn, Charger and 1 more model
The bolts that secure the ramps on these trailers may come loose or break during use or while moving.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers. The bolts that secure the ramps on these trailers may come loose or break during use or while moving.
- Consequence
- If the ramp loosens or detaches during use or while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts with a different bolt, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota Recall Help Desk IPO 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V261000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 25, 2018
- Filed by
- Lakota Corporation
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 350
- 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 Bighorn (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Lakota Charger (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Lakota Colt (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
Has your Lakota been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Lakota dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.