NHTSA Recall 23V550000: Multiple axle (suspension)
Do not drive Lakota Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Lakota Bighorn.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V550000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › MULTIPLE AXLE |
| Report received | August 3, 2023 |
| Owner notification | September 1, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Bighorn and Charger Triple Axle 5&6 horse trailers. The main rails of the axle carrier may have been manufactured with an insufficient gauge steel, which can cause the carrier to break.
Safety risk
A broken axle carrier can cause the axles and tires to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use their trailer until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install gussets and additional tubes, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2023. Owners may contact 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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V550000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lakota Bighorn | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Lakota Charger | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.