2018–2019 Lakota Bighorn, 2018–2019 Lakota Charger, 2018–2019 Lakota Colt Recall: Bolts that secure the ramps on these trailers may come loose or break…
NHTSA campaign 18V261000 · Structure · filed Apr 25, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the ramp loosens or detaches during use or while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or 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 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.
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
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Other campaigns involving Lakota vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V261000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.