2017–2018 Lakota Lakota Recall: Rear external load ramp was not mounted with nuts and bolts in addition to…
NHTSA campaign 17V473000 · Structure · filed Jul 25, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the ramp detaches from the rear of trailer, it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving Lakota vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V473000 (manufacturer number Non-LQ ext ramp). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.