2002 McKenzie Lakota Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2002 McKenzie Lakota, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2002 McKenzie Lakota
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Lines and fittings (equipment)
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with liquid propane gas (lpg), it was discovered an excess of lpg hose was coiled in the rear refrigerator access compartment a causing it to be routed close in proximity to the burner flue box cover of the refrigerator.
Remedy: Owners are being asked to inspect the lpg line from the outside of the vehicle to ensure that it is not close to the burner. If no damage to the line is present and the lpg line is the appropriate length and routed…
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Frame and members (structure)
On certain fifth wheel trailers, a deficiency in the structural integrity of the main frame rails could cause the rails to crack and axles could shift, causing the fifth wheel to pull erratically.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and add an addition of gusset plates and cross tubes to strenghen the axle spring hangers. The recall began on october 29, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
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Labels (equipment)
On certain travel trailers, a typographical error was made, incorrectly stating the gross vehicle weight rating on the federal certification labels and rvia weight labels.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a corrected labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began may 30, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 McKenzie Lakota have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mckenzie lakota 26 rld. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side axle was moving out of position. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 25, 2015 · Suspension
“Goodyear marathon trailer tires separation of the tire tread from the underlying belts. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 26, 2009 · Tires
Compare McKenzie Lakota model years
Recall and complaint counts for every McKenzie Lakota model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 McKenzie Lakota | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 McKenzie Lakota | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 McKenzie Lakota | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 McKenzie Lakota | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 McKenzie Lakota | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 McKenzie Lakota | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 McKenzie Lakota
How do I know if my 2002 McKenzie Lakota has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2002 McKenzie Lakota; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised McKenzie dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V102000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other McKenzie models
- Medallion2 complaints
- Rogue2 complaints
- Lakota 28RKD1 complaints
- Starwood LX1 complaints
- Dune Chaser0 complaints
- Grand Medallion0 complaints
- Ion0 complaints
- Lakota Estate0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.